• Rentokil Initial held its third-quarter trading update call on October 22, 2026, attended by CEO Mike Duffy and CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson.
• A $200 million share buyback will start shortly, with proceeds from the SOLitude disposal supporting further debt reduction.
• Revenue reached $1.9 billion, representing 3.4% organic growth; North America delivered 3.2% organic growth.
• Management expects full-year profit in line with market expectations, with North American residential lead declines narrowing to 1% in September.
• The 2027 North American 20% margin target has been dropped, prioritizing investment funded by international and central cost savings.

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