Acquisition

Rentokil Initial PLC
12 December 2001

                   RENTOKIL INITIAL MAKES FIVE ACQUISITIONS

Rentokil Initial, the global business services company, announces that it has
spent £2.3m on the acquisition of five businesses with aggregate turnover of 
£2m.

In Hygiene the purchase of Eurowas strengthens its operations in Belgium with
similar benefits coming from the acquisition of SGS Pink in Malaysia.

Within Tropical Plants the acquisition of Pettigrew provides an entry into the
Eire market to complement its existing Hygiene and Pest Control operations
there.

Finally, within Pest Control National Britannia adds to the company's existing
businesses in Germany and Switzerland, whilst Gea further strengthens its
operations in Italy.

Commenting on these acquisitions, Sir Clive Thompson, Rentokil Initial's Chief
Executive, said:-


        'These acquisitions continue our policy of selectively acquiring high
        quality businesses to strengthen our existing operations within our
        specialised service areas.'



12th December 2001



Enquiries:

     Sir Clive Thompson          Chief Executive    )     01342 833022

     Roger Payne               Finance Director     )


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