UK-based Reckitt to sell Essential Home division in a $4.8B deal, including debt
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Reckitt Benckiser's Sale of Essential Home: UK-based Reckitt Benckiser will sell its Essential Home business to Advent International for up to $4.8 billion, as part of a strategy to focus on core health and hygiene brands, while retaining a 30% equity stake in the division.
Financial Impact and Future Plans: The Essential Home division accounted for about 13% of Reckitt's revenue in Q1 but experienced a 7% sales decline; the transaction is expected to finalize by the end of the year, pending regulatory approvals.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
