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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ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

A.   Reserved
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Reserved.

B.   Capitalization and Indebtedness
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Not applicable.

C.   Reason for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
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Not applicable.

D.   Risk Factors
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You should carefully consider the factors described below, in addition to the other information set forth in this Form 20‑F. Providing route-based services carries various inherent risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. In this section, we describe the risks and uncertainties that we consider material to our business in that they may have a significant effect on our business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and/or prospects.
This Annual Report includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. We believe that the forward-looking statements about Rentokil Initial in this Form 20‑F, identified by words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “could”, “may”, “would”, “is likely to”, “should”, “intends”, “seeks”, “aims”, “plans”, “potential”, “predicts”, “will”, “expects”, “estimates”, “projects”, “positioned”, “strategy”, “outlook”, and “target”, are based on reasonable assumptions. However, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties such as those summarised below. They relate to events that may occur in the future, that may be influenced by factors beyond our control and that may have actual outcomes materially different from our expectations. Therefore, other risks, unknown or not currently considered material, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Risks Relating to Business Strategies and Operations
If we are unsuccessful in integrating acquisitions or if our disposals result in unexpected costs or liabilities, our business could be materially and adversely affected.
We have a strategy that includes growth by acquisition to extend our geographic footprint and to improve our market share in existing locations. For example, we acquired 36 new businesses in 2024, and we may continue to pursue strategic transactions in the future, which could involve acquisitions or disposals of businesses or assets. These acquisitions need to be integrated quickly and efficiently to minimise potential impact on the operations of the acquired business and the existing business. There are a number of risks to the successful