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Enviri Shareholders Approve Clean Earth Sale to Veolia

Story Highlights
  • Enviri investors strongly backed the $3.04 billion Clean Earth sale to Veolia, while rejecting merger‑related executive pay.
  • The deal will create New Enviri, a focused metals and rail environmental solutions company with low leverage and growth headroom.
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Enviri Shareholders Approve Clean Earth Sale to Veolia

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Enviri ( (NVRI) ) just unveiled an update.

On May 4, 2026, Enviri shareholders overwhelmingly approved the $3.04 billion cash sale of its Clean Earth division to Veolia Environnement, with about 99.54% of votes cast in favor, while a separate advisory vote on merger-related executive compensation failed to gain majority support. Ahead of closing, Enviri will spin off its Harsco Environmental and Harsco Rail units into “New Enviri,” envisioned as a market‑leading provider of environmental services to the metals industry and rail equipment solutions, with expected 2026 pro forma revenue of about $1.2 billion and a relatively low leverage profile, positioning the streamlined business for earnings and cash‑flow growth once customary closing conditions are met and the transaction completes, targeted for mid‑2026.

The vote outcome underscores strong investor backing for Enviri’s portfolio reshaping and divestiture strategy but also highlights shareholder sensitivity to executive pay tied to the transaction. The planned structure leaves New Enviri with an undrawn revolving credit facility and net debt to adjusted EBITDA of roughly 2.0x at launch, potentially giving the company financial flexibility to invest in operational improvements and benefit from a cyclical recovery in its core end markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (NVRI) stock is a Buy with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enviri stock, see the NVRI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NVRI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NVRI is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing net losses, and materially higher leverage) and only partially offset by positive operating cash flow. Technicals also suggest near-term weakness (low RSI and trading below short-term moving averages). Earnings call guidance is constructive on operational initiatives but remains cautious due to Rail losses, high interest burden, and modest/negative free cash flow expectations.

To see Spark’s full report on NVRI stock, click here.

More about Enviri

Enviri Corporation is a Philadelphia-based global provider of environmental services and related innovative solutions, focusing on recycling and reuse of industrial waste streams to help customers tackle complex environmental challenges and meet sustainability goals. The company operates more than 150 locations across over 30 countries, serving a diverse industrial customer base with green, circular-economy offerings.

Average Trading Volume: 1,293,584

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.63B

See more insights into NVRI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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