Total Voting Rights

RNS Number : 6095Q

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

01 March 2016

 

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1), as at 29 February 2016, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc:

·      had 736,535,179 issued ordinary shares of 10p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote in relation to all circumstances at general meetings of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc;

·      held 29,862,695 ordinary shares in treasury. The voting rights of treasury shares are automatically suspended; and

·      accordingly, had total voting rights of 706,672,484.

The total voting rights figure (706,672,484) may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Contact:

Christine Logan

Company Secretary

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

01753 217800

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.

Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional focus on innovation. Our health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by our 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. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of net revenue.

RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Our people and unique culture are at the heart of our success. We have a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever we focus, including sustainability where we are targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. We are proud to be Save the Children's largest global partner, with a new vision to radically reduce one of the world's largest killers of under 5s, diarrhoea. 

For more information visit www.rb.com 

*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies

 

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