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Rentokil demonstrates defensive qualities

The pest and hygiene group has benefited from a newly disinfected society
March 4, 2021
  • The group remains in acquisitive mode
  • The resumption of dividends

Rentokil Initial (RTO) demonstrated some of the defensive characteristics of a utility through 2020. The pest control and hygiene group grew sales by 6.3 per cent through the year, while increasing adjusted earnings by 7.8 per cent.

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