Benckiser NV
Ticker:BNV Schipol Boulevard 229 WTC AA 1118 BH Schipol Airport
Exchange:New York Stock Exchange NETH
Industry:Manufacturing (SIC Code 2841)
# of Employees:5744

Offering Information
Type of Shares:Common Shares Filing Date:
U.S. Shares:19,000,000 Offer Date:11/23/97
Non-U.S. Shares:0 Filing Price: -
Primary Shares:19,000,000 Offer Price:$33.52
Secondary Shares:0 Gross Spread:$1.76
Offering Amount: $0 Selling:$1.06
Expenses: - Reallowance:
Shares Out After: -

Primary Underwriting Group
ManagerTierPhone
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover & Co.Lead Manager (212) 761-5900

Business Description
The company is an international producer and supplier of cleaning and washing agents. The company manufactures household cleaners, dishwashing cleansers, dishwashing detergents, water softeners, laundry additives and special cleansing agents. These products include such household brands as Calgon water softener and Vanish stain remover, Calgonite, Finish, Cling-Free and Jet Dry.

Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used for general corporate purposes.

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