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RB and Diversey Create Strategic Alliance in North American Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Market

January 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FORT MILL, S.C. – Jan. 22, 2019 – RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc (“Diversey”), provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance in the North American industrial and institutional cleaning market. The expanded partnership builds on RB’s strength in convenient, ready-to-use solutions— via brands including Lysol, Airwick, Easy-Off and Resolve—and Diversey’s advanced institutional cleaning expertise in hospitals, schools, and office complexes across the country.

“Growing our relationship with RB will significantly enhance Diversey’s Prosumer Solutions category, and will provide Diversey’s distributor partners with greater access to the world’s most trusted brands and cleaning products,” said Paul Budsworth, President of Diversey. “This is a critical step for Diversey as we continue to deliver complete facility cleaning solutions for commercial end-users.”

“A key element of RB’s strategic focus in North America is growth in the institutional cleaning market,” said Rahul Kadyan, Executive Vice President RB North America for the Hygiene Home Business Unit. “This alliance with Diversey will help unleash the full power of RB’s brands and contribute towards our purpose of ‘Creating a Cleaner World’ by expanding the reach of our innovative products to healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality centers.”

The announced elevated partnership will provide complete facility disinfection, cleaning and air care solutions for application across verticals, delivering upon specific end-user needs.

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About Diversey

Diversey has been, and always will be, a pioneer and facilitator for life. Diversey constantly delivers revolutionary hygiene technologies and services that provide total confidence to customers across all of its global sectors. Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, Diversey employs approximately 8,700 people globally, generating annual net sales of approximately $2.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.diversey.com or follow on social media.

About RB

RB* is the global leading consumer health and hygiene company. Driven by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, its global brands help people live healthier, happier lives. RB has world leading Powerbrands which include household names such as Lysol, Air Wick, Resolve, Easy On, Finish, Woolite, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Vanish, Calgon, Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, and Clearasil. RB's unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence are manifested in the work of over 40,000 employees worldwide.

For more information visit http://www.rb.com/us/.

*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of companies.

Media Contacts

Diversey, Inc.: Racquel White

Racquel.White@diversey.com

+ 1 803-746-2000

RB: Christine Dwyre

Christine.Dwyre@RB.com

+1 973-404-2437
<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About Solenis</h2> <p>Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company&rsquo;s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row.</p> <p>For additional information about Solenis, please visit <a href="/en/">www.solenis.com</a> or follow us on social media.</p>

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