Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
04 October 2006


                                                                  4 October 2006


                   BUNZL MAKES FURTHER ACQUISITION IN THE US


Bunzl plc, the distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces that it has
acquired Cole Harford Holding Company from David Fisher and Larry Hoover.

Cole Harford is principally engaged in the supply of foodservice and jan/san
disposable products through redistributors. Based in Kansas City with four
distribution centres in Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Columbia, Missouri, revenue
in 2005 was $63.5 million. Gross assets acquired are estimated to be $8.4
million.

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

'Cole Harford is the fourth acquisition in North America to be announced this
year and is in line with our strategy to grow in redistribution. It will further
strengthen our business in the foodservice and jan/san sectors in the central
region of the US.'


Enquiries:

Bunzl plc                                         Finsbury
Michael Roney, Chief Executive                    Roland Rudd
Brian May, Finance Director                       Mark Harris
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