Rentokil Initial Completes the Merger and Acquisition of Hunan Chenglu Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Yihua Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.

Rentokil Initial (China) Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Rentokil") has officially completed the acquisition of Hunan Chenglu Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hunan Chenglu") and Guangxi Yihua Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Guangxi Yihua") on September 1, 2024. This merger and acquisition signifies Rentokil's continuous deepening penetration into China's pest control market and marks another significant step in promoting the development of China's pest control industry.

About Hunan Chenglu and Guangxi Yihua

Established in 2008, Hunan Chenglu is a professional comprehensive service company integrating pest control and management, termite prevention, indoor air testing and formaldehyde removal, sale of sanitary insecticide equipment, disinfection and epidemic prevention, and training. After its establishment, the company has been continuously growing and expanding, and in 2009, it established Guangxi Yihua Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. The company has a strong technical force, with industry veteran experts and professional technical teams. It holds a Class A certification for pest control services and professional pest control vocational certificates issued by the national labor department, committed to providing advanced pest control solutions for various industries.

About Rentokil Initial

Founded in 1903, Rentokil Initial Group is a globally renowned environmental hygiene and pest control service provider and a member of the FTSE 100 Index. It entered China in 2005 and is a foreign-funded enterprise with a national Class A qualification for pest control service institutions. It has passed the "three systems" international standard certification of ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. It has been rated as one of the top thirty comprehensive strength enterprises in pest control service institutions for several consecutive years and has been honored with AAA credit enterprise, high-quality service provider for pest control services, and other honors. The service covers more than 400 cities and regions nationwide, with more than 500 experienced full-time service technicians and professional technical teams. The main business includes comprehensive pest control, environmental disinfection, air cleaning, personal hygiene, toilet hygiene, and fumigation treatment. Rentokil Initial is always committed to providing comprehensive pest control and environmental hygiene solutions for various industries through innovative products and professional services. By developing environmentally friendly and sustainable new technologies, Rentokil Initial raises the industry's hygiene solution standards and helps clients reduce operational risks.

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In recent years, the pest control industry has been booming in China, and people's awareness of pests has been continuously increasing. As a global company, Rentokil Initial has been continuously promoting the development of China's pest control industry. Based on different environments, seasons, and climates in China, it utilizes the group's advanced technology and rich experience to carve out a path suitable for the Chinese local market. At the same time, it brings the concept of safety, health, and environmental protection into China. With the merger and acquisition of Hunan Chenglu and Guangxi Yihua, Rentokil Initial will further strengthen the improvement of technical strength and service quality. With a high sense of brand mission and social responsibility, it will enhance the professional level and service quality of practitioners, raise the industry's standardization, and create a healthy and high-quality environment for clients.