Rentokil: Slow US growth continues to hold pest control giant back Retail Pest control giant Rentokil has reported an uptick in revenue despite continued slow growth in North America. Organic revenue grew 3.3 per cent to $1.63bn (£1.23bn) in the three months to March 31, driven by growth in Europe and Asia. The Crawley-based company, which is listed in London and operates across 80 different countries, said revenue growth [...]
US business still a pest for Rentokil Business Pest control firm Rentokil Initial has reported lower profits after a “challenging year”, following a squeeze on its North American business lines. Revenue climbed marginally to £5.43 bn, up 1.1 per cent from 2023. Operating profit dipped 7 per cent to £834m in 2024, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA) rose by [...]
Rentokil shares spike 11 per cent after BT boss eyes takeover retail Philip Jansen, the former chief of BT Group, is eyeing a bid to take over FTSE 100 pest control firm Rentokil Initial, according to reports.