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Hygiene Sales Rise 4% at Reckitt Benckiser

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Reckitt Benckiser posted annual sales for 2013 along with the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013. Annual sales totaled $13.7 billion, driven by a 27% increase in health care sales ($3.6 billion). Hygiene sales rose 4% to $5.2 billion and home sales were flat at $2.6 billion. Portfolio brand sales fell 28% to $681.5 million. For the fourth quarter, net sales inched up 1% to $3.4 billion. Commenting on the fiscal 2013 results, chief executive officer Rakesh Kapoor said, “Our strategy for growth ...

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