Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
24 February 2003

                                                                24 February 2003





             Bunzl BUYS FOOD PROCESSOR SUPPLIES BUSINESS IN THE US



Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has expanded its Outsourcing Services business in North America by
acquiring Enterprise Incorporated from ConAgra Foods.  Enterprise distributes
plant supplies to ConAgra Foods and other food processor customers from
locations in Dallas, Greeley, Colorado, Atlanta and St Joseph, Missouri.  The
business had sales in the year ended May 2002 of $24 million and net assets at
completion of approximately $4.6 million.



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



'Enterprise is an excellent fit with our expanding food processing supplies
business broadening our geographic coverage and strengthening our position with
major customers.'





Enquiries


Bunzl plc:                                             Finsbury:

Anthony Habgood, Chairman                              Roland Rudd

David Williams, Finance Director                       Morgan Bone

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