Ratin A/S - RATIN-B- Profile

Ratin A/S owns shares in Rentokil Initial plc, an international service company which provides electronic security, manned guarding, hygiene and cleaning services, distribution and plant services, personnel services, conference and training centre facilities. The company also provides a range of property services, and is the world's leading supplier and maintainer of indoor tropical plants. Rentokil Initial plc is the world's largest commercial pest control company. The two major brands, Rentokil and Initial, are widely recognised internationally. Rentokil Initial operates in over 40 countries including economies in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa. Rentokil Initial plc has made an offer to Ratin A/S' shareholders for an exchange of Ratin shares with new Rentokil Initial shares in March 2000.