Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) has disclosed the purchase of 2,277,347 ordinary shares across five trading days from 2 to 6 November 2026, executed through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange. The buyback was conducted under shareholder authority granted at the company's Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2026 and follows instructions issued on 27 October 2026. All purchased shares are to be cancelled, reducing the total shares in issue and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining shareholders. Since 27 October 2026, Rentokil Initial has purchased a cumulative total of 4,132,572 ordinary shares.

Key Points

  • Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) — global leader in Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services, operating in 90 countries
  • The company purchased 2,277,347 ordinary shares between 2 and 6 November 2026 via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange
  • Volume weighted average prices ranged from £3.5187 to £3.6051 across the five trading days; all shares are to be cancelled
  • Investors should watch the total cumulative buyback volume and any further purchase announcements under the existing shareholder authority

Daily Breakdown of Rentokil Initial's Share Purchases from 2–6 November 2026

The announcement sets out the precise daily figures for the buyback programme. On 2 November, 464,386 shares were purchased at a volume weighted price of £3.5320. The following day, 454,598 shares were acquired at £3.5388. On 4 November, 458,113 shares changed hands at £3.5602, while 450,481 were bought on 5 November at the week's highest weighted average of £3.6051. The final day of the disclosed period, 6 November, saw 449,769 shares purchased at £3.5187, the lowest weighted average of the five days. Lowest and highest individual prices across the week ranged from £3.4780 to £3.6340.

Rentokil Initial to Cancel Repurchased Shares, Leaving 2.52 Billion Ordinary Shares in Issue

Rentokil Initial has confirmed its intention to cancel all shares purchased during this period rather than hold them in treasury. Following cancellation, the company will have 2,521,907,313 ordinary shares in issue. The announcement notes that Rentokil Initial holds no shares in treasury. This updated share count is provided specifically to assist shareholders and other parties with notification obligations in calculating whether they are required to disclose interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, as required by market regulation.

Cumulative Buyback Reaches 4.13 Million Shares Since Programme Instructions Issued on 27 October 2026

Since the company issued buyback instructions on 27 October 2026 — announced publicly on 22 October 2026 — Rentokil Initial has purchased a total of 4,132,572 ordinary shares. The programme operates under authority approved by shareholders at the May 2026 AGM and is conducted in compliance with Article 5(1)(b) of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. Rentokil Initial employs approximately 63,400 people across 90 countries and operates as a global leader in Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services. Investors may be watching for further weekly disclosures as the buyback programme continues.