Household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser has agreed a deal worth up to $4.8bn (£3.6bn) to sell its majority stake in its Cillit Bang and Calgon arm.

Household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser has agreed a deal worth up to 4.8 billion US dollars (£3.6 billion) to sell its majority stake in its Cillit Bang and Calgon arm.

Reckitt Benckiser has agreed with a private equity investor to sell its Essential Home business in a $4.8bn deal, retaining a 30 per cent stake. The business comprises brands Air Wick, Calgon, Cilit ...

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