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Reckitt News: Essential Home Sale & Share Buyback Completion

By: Jasmin Espinas

Updated: July 18, 2025

Published: July 18, 2025

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Reckitt, a global consumer goods company behind brands like Lysol, has been realigning its portfolio to concentrate on core categories.

In line with the company’s strategic plan, Reckitt has agreed to sell its Essential Home business to Advent. At the same time, the company said it had completed its most recent stock repurchase program.

Reckitt Sells Essential Home Unit to Advent in $4.8 Billion Deal

Reckitt has reached a deal to sell its Essential Home business to Advent International for up to $4.8 billion.

As part of the deal, Reckitt will hold a 30% equity interest in the new ownership vehicle. This arrangement also allows the company to benefit from exposure to the brand without managing its daily operations.

Moreover, the transaction supports Reckitt’s plan, outlined in July 2024, to focus on a leaner portfolio built around 11 higher-margin Powerbrands in health and hygiene.

In addition, by exiting non-core categories, Reckitt aims to improve efficiency and sharpen category leadership.

Upon completion, Reckitt will also return about $2.2 billion to shareholders through a special dividend and conduct a share consolidation.

Reckitt Completes Final Tranche of £1 Billion Share Buyback Program

Reckitt confirmed on July 1, 2025, that it has completed the third and final tranche of its current £1 billion share buyback program.

The tranche, which ran from December 12, 2024, to June 30, 2025, also covered the purchase of 9,920,979 ordinary shares at an average price of £50.40.

Additionally, all shares purchased have been transferred to the treasury.

At the same time, the program is consistent with Reckitt’s capital allocation approach of delivering sustained returns to shareholders.

Furthermore, Reckitt intends to disclose the terms of a new share buyback program at its half-year results on July 24, 2025.

Final Thoughts

Reckitt’s most recent moves point toward a new emphasis on profitability and capital discipline. Because of this, investors will be watching for signs of sustained margin improvement and capital returns tied to upcoming earnings.

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