Article: RECKITT BENCKISER PLC - Completion of Acquisition of BHI.

 
1st February 2006 
 
 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OF 
BOOTS HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL 
 
Reckitt Benckiser plc (RB.L) today announced that the acquisition of Boots 
Healthcare International (BHI) has been completed with effect from 1st February 
2006. 
 
Bart Becht, Chief Executive Officer of Reckitt Benckiser, commented today:- 
 
"We are excited at getting ownership of BHI. It will give us a platform for 
additional growth at very attractive margins. BHI brings three new Power Brands 
in Nurofen, Strepsils and Clearasil whose distribution can be substantially 
expanded over time. In 2006, our major focus for this business will be on  ...

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