UK's Reckitt rises after report Danone plans to buy Mead Johnson unit

Reckitt Benckiser

08/04/2026 08:44

** Shares of British consumer goods maker Reckitt Benckiser RKT.L up 4% at 5,396 pence

** La Lettre, a French political-business newsletter, reports that Danone DANO.PA is weighing a potential acquisition of Reckitt's Mead Johnson infant formula unit

** France-based global food and beverage company, Danone declined to comment on a Reuters request

** Reckitt did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the report

** RKT falls ~14% so far this year, as of last close

 (Reporting by Megha Kumari)

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