Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Completion of MJN Acquisition (2227I)
15 June 2017 - 10:58PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 2227I
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
15 June 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Acquisition of Mead Johnson Nutrition Company by Reckitt
Benckiser Group plc
Acquisition completed
15(th) June 2017, Slough- Further to our announcement on 12(th)
June regarding final regulatory approval, Reckitt Benckiser Group
plc ("RB") is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition
of Mead Johnson Nutrition Company by RB.
About RB:
RB* is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company.
The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters
in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across
the globe. The company employs approximately 37,000 people
worldwide.
Led by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier
lives and happier homes, RB is amongst the top 10 companies listed
on the London Stock Exchange. It is the global No 1 or No 2 in the
majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional
focus on innovation. RB's Health, Hygiene and Home portfolio is led
by its global Powerbrands including Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon,
Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic,
Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and
French's. Powerbrands represent 80% of RB's net revenue.
RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Its
people and unique culture are at the heart of its success. It has a
drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever it
focuses, including sustainability where it is targeting a 1/3
reduction in water impact, a 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net
revenue from more sustainable products. RB is proud to lead the
Save a Child a Minute campaign, which aims to eliminate child
deaths from diarrhoea, one of the world's largest killers of
children under 5.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of
companies
Enquiries / advisers
For further information, please contact:
RB +44 (0)1753 217 800
Richard Joyce - SVP, Investor Relations
Patty O'Hayer - Director, External Relations and Government
Affairs
Brunswick +44 (0) 207 404 5959
Gabrielle Silver / David Litterick
Further information
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is
5493003JFSMOJG48V108
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