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Who owns E45?

E45 is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded
1952
Category
Personal care & beautySkin careBody care & lotions
Parent ticker
LSE: RKT
Last verified
· 1 sources

About E45

E45 is an emollient cream for dry and eczema-prone skin, developed in 1952 and sold through pharmacies. It is one of the most recommended moisturisers by British general practitioners and dermatologists. Reckitt owns the brand, and much of its volume is dispensed on prescription rather than bought from the shelf.

Ownership timeline of E45

Owners of E45 from 1952 to 2026 Reckitt 1952–present Reckitt 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1952 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where E45 sits in Reckitt

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where E45 sits in Reckitt Tree of 20 brands under Reckitt. Reckitt E45 Air Wick Calgon Cillit Bang Clearasil Dettol and 14 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of E45?

The parent company of E45 is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is E45 British?

Yes. E45 originated in the United Kingdom in 1952 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is E45 still owned by Reckitt?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, E45 is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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