Acquisition

RNS Number : 6332F

Bunzl PLC

18 January 2010

 



18 January 2010

BUNZL ACQUIRES CLEAN CARE IN DENMARK

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces that it has acquired Clean Care A/S from a privately owned company which is controlled by Jan Knygle and Ole Bæk.  

Based in Aalborg, Denmark, Clean Care is principally engaged in the supply of cleaning and hygiene consumable products and equipment to a variety of end users including contract cleaners and other industrial and institutional customers throughout Denmark. Revenue in the year ended 30 September 2009 was DKK60.4 million and the gross assets acquired are estimated to be DKK12.8 million.

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

"The acquisition of Clean Care is an excellent addition to our existing cleaning and hygiene supplies business in Denmark. They have a strong customer focus and broad product offering. We welcome the management and staff to the Group."

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc Michael Roney, Chief Executive Brian May, Finance Director Tel: [phone]

Tulchan David Allchurch Stephen Malthouse Tel: + 44 (0)20 7353 4200

 

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