Statement re Manned Guarding

8 Feb 2006 07:00

Rentokil Initial PLC08 February 2006 Rentokil Initial plc explores sale of Manned Guarding business Rentokil Initial plc ("the Company") notes recent press speculation and confirmsthat it is exploring the possible disposal of its Manned Guarding business whichprovides services in the UK, North America and Belgium. Manned Guarding is a high quality business with good market positions and astrong management team. However the Company believes that there may be otherparties whose strategic focus and/or investment priorities will mean they areable to realise the full potential of this business. Enquiries: John Sunnucks, Kate Holgate, Brunswick Group LLP: 020 7404 5959 Notes to Editors Rentokil Initial plc is one of the largest business services companies in theworld, operating in all the major economies of Europe, North America, AsiaPacific and Africa. The company has some 90,000 employees providing a range ofsupport services in over 40 countries where the 'Rentokil' and 'Initial' brandshave come to represent innovation, deep expertise and consistent quality ofservice. Services include pest control, tropical plants, hygiene services,facilities services, electronic security and parcels delivery. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange