Nurofen maker reports 15% profits rise

Reckitt Benckiser said strong growth from recently-acquired brands Nurofen and Strepsils helped it deliver a 15% rise in full-year profits today.

The Anglo-Dutch household products firm achieved net income of £905 (€1.2bn) in 2007, based on revenues growth of 7% to £5.27bn (€7.1bn).