Ingersoll Rand Elects to Not Participate in SPX FLOW Strategic Alternatives Process

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, confirmed it will not participate in the SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE:FLOW) strategic alternatives process announced by SPX FLOW on July 26, 2021. Ingersoll Rand also announced its comprehensive capital allocation strategy today noting M&A remains the focal point with a robust strategic, growth-oriented funnel. The company will share further details on a capital allocation strategy call on September 2, 2021 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time.

About Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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