Acquisition in Spain

Bunzl PLC
01 March 2007




                                                                    1 March 2007

                     BUNZL MAKES FIRST ACQUISITION IN SPAIN

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has acquired Iberlim-Catalanet SA from Juli Casulleras and Joan Gilbert.

Based near Barcelona, Iberlim is principally engaged in the distribution of
cleaning and hygiene products to a variety of customers in Spain. Revenue in the
year ended 31 December 2006 was €8.8 million and the gross assets acquired are
estimated to be €5.5 million.

Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Roney, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said:

'I am very pleased to welcome Iberlim to the Group. This acquisition represents
our first step into the Spanish market and is in line with our strategy of
expanding the business into new geographic areas. It will also provide an
opportunity to develop further in this region'

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc                                         Finsbury
Michael Roney, Chief Executive                    Roland Rudd   
Brian May, Finance Director                       Mark Harris
Tel: [phone]                                Gordon Simpson
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