Company: RKLIF
Filing Date: 2025-03-26
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001104659-25-027944
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Company: RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC /FI
Filing Date: 2025-03-26
Form: 20-F
Item: Item 3
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 or are expected to take place in the near future, in the extent to which, or manner in which, an asset is used or is expected to be used. These changes include the asset becoming idle, plans to discontinue or restructure the operation to which an asset belongs, plans to dispose of an asset before the previously expected date, and reassessing the useful life of an asset as finite rather than indefinite; and
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●   indication that the economic performance of an asset is, or will be, worse than expected.
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Based upon future economic and financial market conditions, our operating performance and other factors, including those listed above, we may incur impairment charges in the future, including in relation to the Terminix acquisition in respect of goodwill created and the value at which assets were recognised at completion. It is possible that such impairment, if required, could be material. Any future impairment charges that we are required to record could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or prospects.
Risks Relating to Legal and Compliance Matters
Government regulations and enforcement, and potential litigation, could have an adverse effect on our financial results.
As a global company, we are subject to many laws and governmental regulations across all of the countries in which we conduct business, including laws and regulations involving marketing, antitrust, anti-bribery, anti-fraud, anti-corruption, consumer protection, product liability, environmental, health and safety, employment laws, intellectual property, data privacy, compliance and other matters, as well as potential litigation, regulatory and administrative actions. If we are unable to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, it could negatively impact our business, results of operations, financial condition, reputation and/or prospects.

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In addition, new or revised laws or regulations, or changes to the ways existing laws or regulations apply to our business, may alter the environment in which we do business, which could adversely impact our financial results. For example, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces a new offence in the United Kingdom, effective from 1 September 2025, whereby an organisation can be held criminally liable for the failure to prevent fraud if reasonable internal procedures are not implemented to prevent the fraud.
We may also face increased exposure to potential future claims or litigation given the more litigious nature of the U.S. market, including increased exposure to injunctive relief or damages granted by courts in respect of such claims. Regardless of the outcome of any litigation or