Reckitt to divest essential home unit to Advent International for up to $4.8 billion
LONDON: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc announced Friday it will divest its Essential Home business to Advent International in a deal valued at up to $4.8 billion, marking a key milestone in Reckitt’s strategic shift toward a leaner, consumer health-focused portfolio. As part of the transaction, Reckitt will retain a 30% equity stake in Essential Home,…