Reckitt Benckiser sees sales rise first half 2006

Published: 1-Aug-2006


Reckitt Benckiser says its sales rose 18% in the first half of 2006 to £2.39bn, thanks to its acquisition of BHI earlier this year. The company signalled its intention to pick up more businesses this year after losing out in the race for Pfizer's OTC business.

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