About Reckitt Benckiser (RB)

Company Description:

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, often known simply as Reckitt, is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. The company specializes in health, hygiene, and nutrition products. It operates through the following segments: Hygiene, Health, and Nutrition.

Reckitt was formed by the merger of the UK-based Reckitt & Colman plc and the Netherlands-based Benckiser NV in 1999. Today, it stands as a leader in the global market for consumer health and hygiene products.

Main Product(s):

Reckitt's portfolio includes well-known brands across a range of categories such as hygiene, health, and nutrition. These include Dettol (antiseptics), Strepsils (sore throat lozenges), Mucinex (cold and flu medication), Lysol (disinfectants), and Enfamil (infant nutrition).

Short History of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc:

1999 - The company was formed by the merger of Reckitt & Colman plc and Benckiser NV.

Early 2000s - Expanded its portfolio through various acquisitions.

2017 - Acquired Mead Johnson, entering the infant and child nutrition market.

2020 - Played a key role in providing hygiene and health products during the COVID-19 pandemic.