RB and donate RMB 50 million (£5.5 million) in cash & antibacterial products to combat the Coronavirus outbreak in China

27 January 2020, Guangzhou, China and Slough, UK - RB, the makers of and , the global leading antibacterial and disinfectant brands, is working with relevant healthcare authorities and NGOs in China to provide essential disinfectant products and funds to combat the outbreak of Coronavirus.

In the early stages of the outbreak, RB immediately coordinated RMB 600,000 worth of soap and sanitizer products to help meet the cleaning and disinfection requirements in Wuhan’s hospitals.

In response to the latest needs of the epidemic prevention, RB is now in contact with local healthcare authorities to upgrade our support. An additional RMB 20,000,000 worth of disinfectant supplies has been arranged to help to minimise the further spread of the virus. A further RMB 30 million in cash will be donated to support frontline health workers in the promoting of hand washing as an effective method to break the chain of infection.

Commenting on the outbreak, RB CEO Laxman Narasimhan said: “We immediately mobilised our experts in China and beyond as soon as the outbreak was identified. In addition to the moral responsibility we feel, we also have an important functional role to play in enhancing personal disinfection through providing enhanced access to products which can break the chain of infection. Simple steps such as frequent hand washing will aid the many efforts the Chinese government is already putting in place to protect citizens across the region.”

About RB

RB* is a leading global health, hygiene and home company inspired by a vision of the world where people are healthier and live better. Its purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. Through its two business units, Health and Hygiene Home, RB has operations in over 60 countries and its products reach millions of people globally every day. Its trusted household brands include names such as , Nutramigen, Nurofen, , Gaviscon, Mucinex, , Scholl, , Lysol, Dettol, , , , , , , , and .

RB’s drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 diverse, talented entrepreneurs worldwide.

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

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Adelaide Gu +86 137 0108 5274 Patty O’Hayer +44 (0)1753 217800

利洁时宣布滴露捐赠价值五千万元人民币现金及消毒物资 支持中国抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情

2020 年 1 月 27 日，中国广州、英国斯劳 —— 利洁时，全球领先的抗菌品牌滴露的母 公司宣布，现正密切与中国和武汉卫生健康系统及慈善机构联系，捐赠消毒必需物资 和现金，为抗击新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情提供支持。

疫情爆发之初，利洁时曼伦已向医疗系统捐赠了价值人民币 60 万元的滴露消毒物资， 以缓解武汉当地医院清洁消毒的需求。

目前，利洁时正与有关方面密切联系，跟进了解疫情防护工作的最新需要，并积极在 全球调配公司资源，加大抗击疫情的支持力度。在紧急筹措新一批价值人民币 2000 万 元的消毒物资之外，还将捐出人民币现金 3000 万元，用以支持勤洗手等疾病防护习惯 的推广和普及，降低病毒通过手部接触进一步传播的可能。

利洁时全球 CEO 拉什曼·纳拉辛汉(Laxman Narasimhan)在谈及此次疫情时表示：“我 们在疫情爆发之初就动员了公司在中国和其它地区的相关专家来支持防疫工作。利洁 时感到自身在此次疫情防控中肩负的沉甸甸的社会责任，我们将在个人消毒护理等方 面发挥更重要作用，保证消毒产品的足量供应，推动人们采用频繁洗手等简单、有效 的防护措施来保障个人卫生。我们衷心希望有关措施有助于支持中国打断有关病毒的 感染链，有效防控疫情。”

关于利洁时 利洁时集团是全球领先的消费者健康和卫生企业，始终秉承“让人们更健康，生活更 美好”的企业愿景。利洁时集团在全球拥有 20 个在各自品类中排名第一或第二的强势 品牌，包括安婴系列、安敏健、杜蕾斯、滴露、薇婷、亮碟、益节等等。利洁时全球 CEO 拉什曼·纳拉辛汉(Laxman Narasimhan)上任的第一周就走访中国市场，与客户、 合作伙伴和员工进行广泛、积极的交流，深入了解中国及本土消费者的需求。

如需了解更多信息，请联系： Adelaide Gu +86 137 0108 5274 Patty O’Hayer +44 (0)1753 217800