British Reckitt Benckiser Group has decided to sell its hygiene…
British Reckitt Benckiser Group has decided to sell its hygiene products division in Russia to the 'Arnest' group, the company announced on its website. JSC 'Arnest' is a manufacturer of perfumery and cosmetic products in Russia.
Consensus
- Reckitt Benckiser Group has decided to sell its hygiene products business in Russia.
- The buyer is the Russian company 'Arnest'.
- The brands involved include Finish, Vanish, Nurofen, Veет, and Durex.
- Revenue from this business in Russia amounted to approximately 1% of Reckitt Benckiser's total net revenue in 2025.
- The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
- Closing depends on approval from UK regulatory authorities.
- The transaction includes a production facility in Moscow Oblast and intellectual property rights held by local legal entities.
- Approximately 400 employees will be transferred to Arnest.
- Arnest is registered in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, and has been operating since 1992.
- The general director of Arnest is Alexander Dolin.
Points of divergence
- In October of the previous year, Russian retail chain 'Lenta' notified Reckitt Benckiser about ending their partnership due to disagreements over economic efficiency related to transitioning to a net-net model that excludes supplier bonuses. — fontanka
- The termination of cooperation with Lenta was due to differences in understanding the economic feasibility of collaboration conditions, specifically regarding the net-net model introduced from 2024 to improve pricing transparency and timely settlements. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Durex and Vanish manufacturer to sell Russian household chemicals business — Фонтанка
- Vanish and Durex manufacturer to sell Russian household chemicals business — Ведомости