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In reviewConsumer & Retail14 September 2025

ADVENT to acquire RECKITT BENCKISER (ESSENTIAL HOME BUSINESS)

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ADVENT acquires RECKITT BENCKISER (ESSENTIAL HOME BUSINESS)

Deal facts

Buyer
ADVENT
Target
RECKITT BENCKISER (ESSENTIAL HOME BUSINESS)
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
14 September 2025
Status
In review
Sector
Consumer & Retail
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

EU_DG_COMP
What we know

ADVENT has agreed to acquire the Essential Home Business of Reckitt Benckiser in a strategic acquisition within the wholesale of household goods sector. The transaction was announced on 14 September 2025, with the deal value remaining undisclosed at the time of publication. No specific consideration structure or target country details were reported in the available information regarding this commercial arrangement.

The acquired business unit operates as a distinct entity focused on household goods distribution. This strategic move allows the buyer to expand its portfolio within the wholesale sector without revealing the financial terms of the exchange. The transaction is currently subject to regulatory approval and remains in review before completion. Further details on the final closing date or specific operational integration plans have not yet been made public by the involved parties.

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    ADVENT to acquire RECKITT BENCKISER (ESSENTIAL HOME BUSINESS)

    ADVENT to acquire RECKITT BENCKISER (ESSENTIAL HOME BUSINESS)

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