Impressive half year performance

Tuesday 27th July 2010

"Reckitt Benckiser's first half results (excluding RBP) were in line with our full year targets, with net revenue growth of +5% and operating profit growth of +10% (both at constant exchange). This performance benefited from excellent growth in Developing Markets, and the success of new Powerbrand product initiatives such as Lysol No Touch and Air Wick Aqua Mist. The total Group delivered an even stronger result, with net revenue growth of +6% and net income growth of +18%, both at constant exchange.

We are re-iterating our full year targets for the Group ex-RBP assuming no change in current market conditions, being net revenue growth of +5% and operating profit growth of +10% (both at constant exchange). For the total Group, we are confident of delivering another year of good growth in 2010, notwithstanding potential generic competition to Suboxone in the U.S.."

 

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