Rentokil Initial secures HKD 280 Million contract from Hong Kong government

20 Apr 2007

Rentokil Initial (RTO) has signed a two-year contract with the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to provide pest control technologies and services.

The contract, which begins this month, is valued at HKD 280 million (GBP 17.9 million*). It is the highest value contract of its kind ever signed by the Government of HKSAR. Rentokil Initial, one of the leading support services companies in the world, was awarded the contract by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department whose mission is to build a cleaner living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Rentokil Initial has been operating in Hong Kong since 1964 and is a pioneer in the pest control services industry. The company provides a wide range of professional pest control solutions.

David Liu, Regional Managing Director - Asia Pacific of Rentokil Initial, said: “We are delighted to have been selected to work with the HKSAR Government. We’re determined to use our market leading technology and local expertise to deliver the finest pest control services in the region.”

Separately, the company has appointed The Honorable Dr. Philip Y. H. Wong, GBS, as the Non-Executive Chairman of Rentokil Initial China and Hong Kong. Dr. Wong has extensive knowledge of the market in China and has strong connections with government bodies.

• Conversion rate based on HKD 15.65 to £1.