Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Strategic Review of Food Business (2717B)

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RNS Number : 2717B

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

03 April 2017

Further to recent press speculation, RB is announcing that we are beginning a strategic review of our food business.

"French's Food is a truly fantastic business with great brands, people and a history of outperformance. It is nevertheless non core to RB. We have therefore decided to initiate a strategic review of Food where we will explore all options for this great business"

RB will update the market going forward, when appropriate.

For further information, please contact:

 
 RB 
  Richard Joyce 
  SVP, Investor Relations 
  James Tilley 
  Finance Director, Investor Relations 
  Patty O'Hayer 
  Director, External Relations 
  and Government Affairs                                 [phone] 
 Brunswick (Financial PR)                                 [phone] 
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