UK's Rentokil tops FTSE 100 on strong annual pretax profit, Chair's retirement

Rentokil Initial

05/03/2026 08:35

** Shares of British pest control firm Rentokil Initial RTO.L up 8.9% at 463.4p, top gainer on FTSE 100 .FTSE index

** Co posts FY adjusted pretax profit of $876 million vs $842 million a year ago

** Chair Richard Solomons to retire once successor has been appointed, to continue leading Board until successor assumes responsibilities

** YTD, stock down 4.92%

(Reporting by Megha Anilkumar Nair)

((MeghaAnilkumar.Nair@thomsonreuters.com;))