Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
20 December 2002

                                                                20 December 2002


                Bunzl acquires redistribution business in the us


Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has acquired Saxton, a redistribution business based in Phoenix, Arizona
with locations also in Kansas City and Denver.


Saxton, which principally operates in the cleaning and hygiene and foodservice
sectors, had sales of $23.8 million in the year to September 2002.  Net assets
acquired are estimated to be $3.1 million on a net debt free basis.


Commenting on the acquisition, Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Bunzl, said:


'Saxton is an excellent addition to our redistribution business strengthening
our position both in cleaning and hygiene and in the relevant regions.'


Enquiries

Bunzl plc:                                             Finsbury:
Anthony Habgood, Chairman                              Roland Rudd
David Williams, Finance Director                       Morgan Bone
Tel: [phone]                                     Tel: [phone]


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