Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
29 August 2007


                                                                  29 August 2007

                  BUNZL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KING BENELUX


Further to the announcement made on 13 July 2007, Bunzl plc today announces that
it has completed the acquisition of King Benelux Holding BV following clearance
of the transaction by the relevant competition authority.

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc                                         Tulchan
Michael Roney, Chief Executive                    David Allchurch
Brian May, Finance Director                       Stephen Malthouse
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