Re: Raphoe Management Limited

Rentokil Initial PLC
26 August 2005




                                                                  26 August 2005



Update on approach from Raphoe Management Limited

In response to continuing enquiries, the Board of Rentokil Initial plc
('Rentokil' or 'the Company') is making a statement regarding the status of
discussions with Raphoe Management Limited ('Raphoe').

Raphoe's adviser informed the Company yesterday evening that Raphoe is not ready
to put forward a proposal.

The Board has responded that while it will consider any proposal when made, it
would not be appropriate to pass Raphoe information that is not available to
other public investors unless and until a proposal is received that the Board
considers would be in the best interests of shareholders.

The market will be kept informed of any further developments.

Enquiries:

Brunswick Group LLP                                          [phone]
Gill Ackers






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