Reckitt Benckiser posts revenue growth

Reckitt Benckiser saw revenues rise to £13.2bn in 2021 as the Dettol-maker found a big demand for products over the pandemic.

Revenues rose 3.5% and good strength in the hygiene division of products.

Chief executive Laxman Narasimhan said he was confident in sustained growth. He said: “Over the last two years, we’ve significantly strengthened our business.

“Our innovation pipeline is 50% larger, our brands are stronger and more relevant, and our ability to serve our customers and consumers is greatly improved.”

“We’ve taken Reckitt’s strong performance-driven culture, with its unique sense of ownership, and are evolving it for the better. We’ve also been active in managing our portfolio, repositioning for faster growth.”