Acquisition

Rentokil Initial PLC 02 January 2007 2 January 2007 RENTOKIL INITIAL ACQUIRES ENVIROFRESH Rentokil Initial plc (RTO), one of the world's leading providers of business support services, today announces that it has acquired EnviroFresh Limited for a total consideration of £9 million in cash. EnviroFresh is an innovative UK company which specialises in the provision of effective, environmentally-friendly washroom products. EnviroFresh was established in June 2000. It has developed and patented a product for men's urinals called SaniSleeve, which together with its EnviroFlush system, deals comprehensively with all common urinal problems, reducing operating and maintenance costs, and improving hygiene. In particular, the system reduces flush water usage for business customers by up to 90%. Rentokil Initial will look to expand the use of the SaniSleeve product and EnviroFlush system across its businesses, while at the same time continuing to develop the business using a wide range to routes to market including distributors and other third parties. Henry Chandler, Divisional Managing Director - Initial Textiles and Washroom services, said: 'Water usage is a major cost and environmental focus for businesses around the world and as a result of today's agreement we will be able to offer our customers an innovative solution which can cut flush water usage by up to 90%. As a leading supplier of washroom services our aim is to maintain product and service innovation, focused on the needs of our customers, as well as providing market leading solutions to raise standards in the washroom environment.' - Ends - Notes to Editors Rentokil Initial Rentokil Initial is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in all the major economies of Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa. The company has some 70,000 employees providing a range of support services in over 40 countries where the 'Rentokil' and 'Initial' brands have come to represent innovation, deep expertise and consistent quality of service. Services include textiles and washroom services, pest control, tropical plants, electronic security, parcels delivery and facilities services. For further information, please contact: Rentokil Initial plc Malcolm Padley, Corporate Communications - 020 7866 3027 / 07788 978 199 Lisa Williams, Investor Relations - 020 7 866 3028 / 07980 895 419 Brunswick Group Tom Williams - 020 7 404 5959 / 07834 502 361 Jon Rhodes - 020 7404 5959 / 07974 982 334 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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