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Article: RECKITT BENCKISER ACQUIRES BOOTS HEALTHCARE BRANDS IN INDIA.
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- AsiaPulse News
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- October 10, 2006
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NEW DELHI, Oct 10 Asia Pulse - Following its 1.9 billion Euro (US$2.4 billion) global acquisition of Boots Healthcare International last year, Reckitt Benckiser on Monday said it has acquired former Boots brands -- Strepsils, Clearsil and Sweetex -- in India from October this year.
The brands were being marketed and sold by Boots Piramal Joint Venture till September.
"This is a monumental occasion for Reckitt Benckiser India as these brands will substantially strengthen Reckitt Benckiser's position in both healthcare and personal care.
"Further, Reckitt Benckiser India has the ability and the commitment to grow and make significant changes in ...