Reported Earlier, 'Pest Control Firm Rentokil Flags Softer Demand In North America' - Reuters News
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Rentokil Initial, a pest control firm, has warned of softer demand in North America, its biggest market. The company now expects an annual adjusted operating margin for North America of 18.5%-19%, down from its previous guidance of about 19.5%. This follows a 2.5% decline in its U.S. products wholesale distribution business in Q3. Despite this, Rentokil's total group revenue for Q3 rose nearly 60% to $1.70 billion, offset by strong performance in other regions.

October 19, 2023 | 5:19 pm
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Rentokil Initial has revised down its annual adjusted operating margin for North America due to softer demand. However, Q3 group revenue rose nearly 60% to $1.70 billion.
Rentokil's warning of softer demand in North America, its biggest market, and the revision of its annual adjusted operating margin could negatively impact its stock price. However, the rise in Q3 group revenue could offset some of this impact.
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