ITT Corp. Spinoff Xylem Launches as Global Water Technology Company

Oct. 31, 2011

Xylem delivers water transport, treatment and testing capabilities

Xylem Inc. announced that it has completed its spinoff from ITT Corp. and has begun operations as a $3.2-billion standalone global water technology company.

Xylem’s market-leading product brands, applications expertise and technological strength enable the transport, treatment, testing and efficient use of water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, and industrial and agricultural settings.

The company serves customers in more than 150 countries to address critical water issues, such as growing water scarcity, aging infrastructure and more stringent environmental regulations. On Nov. 1, 2011, Xylem will begin regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XYL and will be listed on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

“I’m extremely proud to announce the launch of a unique company, the product of more than 100 years of experience in the water business and the collective work and expertise of our nearly 12,000 employees and our strategic partners around the world,” Xylem President and CEO Gretchen McClain said.

Xylem serves a $30-billion segment of the global water equipment and services market through a distribution network consisting of a direct sales force and independent channel partners. The company’s products and services address the full cycle of water and are key in the collection, distribution and use of water.

Source: Xylem Inc.

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