Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
31 October 2003

                                                                 31 October 2003

            BUNZL ACQUIRES OUTSOURCING SERVICES BUSINESS IN DENMARK

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has purchased MultiLine, a distributor of a wide range of consumables to
the Danish hotel, restaurant and catering industries.

MultiLine, which has operations in Randers and Soro, had sales in 2002 of 
DKK 386 million. The net assets acquired are estimated to be approximately 
DKK 68 million on a net debt free basis.

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

'I am delighted that we have acquired MultiLine which is an excellent operation
and a logical extension of our Outsourcing Services business in Denmark. It
greatly strengthens our position there, particularly in the Horeca market.'

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc:                                         Finsbury:

Anthony Habgood, Chairman                          Roland Rudd
David Williams, Finance Director                   Morgan Bone
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