Company: RKLIF
Filing Date: 2025-10-23
Form Type: 6-K
Source: 0001654954-25-012081
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Company: RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC /FI
Filing Date: 2025-10-23
Form: 6-K
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 positive lead flow and overall sales momentum in the quarter. Our satellite branch openings remain on track to reach 150 by the end of the year, we have re-commenced the gradual integration of commercial branches during the quarter and our cost efficiency programme is on track.

"Current trading is in line with expectations and our outlook for the remainder of the year remains unchanged, as such, we expect to deliver FY 2025 financial results in line with market expectations."

#### Summary
Group Revenue for the quarter was $1,810m, representing year on year growth of 4.6%. Organic Revenue growth for the period was 3.4%.

#### North America
Revenue growth in North America was 4.6% and Organic Revenue growth was 3.4%. North America Pest Control Services Organic Revenue growth was 1.8% (0.1% in H1 2025). North America Business Services continued to see positive momentum with Revenue growth of 14.4% (11.9% Organic).

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Colleague Retention reached 81.8% at the end of Q3 (H1 2025: 80.7%) marking 11 consecutive quarters of growth.

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Customer Retention of 80.9% (H1 2025: 80.5%) benefiting from the ongoing 'Drive to 85' programme including the investment in the customer saves team.

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Positive lead flow growth in the quarter, supported by an enhanced digital marketing strategy and improved sales execution. Through the quarter we continued to adapt our marketing activity to drive the highest quality leads, improving conversion and cost per lead.

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Sustained strong pricing discipline with price increases slightly above inflation.

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139 satellite branches (H1 2025: 100) are now in operation delivering improved lead generation through a stronger local presence and enhanced customer reviews, with 150 expected by year end.

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Our door-to-door sales pilot continued through the summer in 25 sales territories and will be rolled out more widely in 2026.

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Cost efficiency initiatives are on track to deliver a $100m cost reduction and an operating margin in North America above 20% post 2026.

The actions taken to optimise our marketing return on investment and deliver growth in our contract portfolio have strengthened our revenue generation through the high season. As we enter the seasonally quieter fourth quarter it is worth noting that Q4 2024 benefited from c.$6m of emergency Vector Control services revenue during the hurricane season