Trading Statement

Rentokil Initial PLC
26 October 2005


26 October 2005



                              RENTOKIL INITIAL plc

            TRADING UPDATE FOR THE NINE MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2005


In accordance with a new policy of providing quarterly trading updates, Rentokil
Initial plc will provide an update on trading during the nine months to 30
September 2005 on Thursday 3 November 2005.  This will replace the trading
update for the first ten months of 2005 previously scheduled for 29 November
2005.








Notes for editors:



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 90,000 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 pest control, tropical plants, hygiene services, facilities
services, electronic security and parcels delivery.











Rentokil Initial plc

Felcourt

East Grinstead

West Sussex  RH19 2JY



Tel: [phone]

www.rentokil-initial.com


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