Re: Raphoe Management Limited

Rentokil Initial PLC 26 August 2005 26 August 2005 Update on approach from Raphoe Management Limited In response to continuing enquiries, the Board of Rentokil Initial plc ('Rentokil' or 'the Company') is making a statement regarding the status of discussions with Raphoe Management Limited ('Raphoe'). Raphoe's adviser informed the Company yesterday evening that Raphoe is not ready to put forward a proposal. The Board has responded that while it will consider any proposal when made, it would not be appropriate to pass Raphoe information that is not available to other public investors unless and until a proposal is received that the Board considers would be in the best interests of shareholders. The market will be kept informed of any further developments. Enquiries: Brunswick Group LLP +44(0) 207 404 5959 Gill Ackers This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange