Announcements

RB Press release - 17/07/2002
Further Offer for Minority in Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd

Following its previous offer for the outstanding 49% minority in its subsidiary Reckitt Benckiser (India), announced on the 13th March 2002, Reckitt Benckiser plc announced today its intention to acquire the remaining 12.7% minority through a voluntary offer of INR 250 per share in cash, subject to statutory approval. This offer values the minority at approximately £13.7m and as a result, the whole of Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd is being valued at approximately £108m

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Tom Corran
SVP Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Tel: +44 1753 217 800