Acquisition

RNS Number : 7363O

Bunzl PLC

05 July 2010

 



5 July 2010

BUNZL ACQUIRES GLOBAL NET IN BELGIUM

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces that it has acquired Etablissements Glorieux SA, which trades as Global Net, from Olivier and Luc Glorieux.

Based in Pecq, Belgium, Global Net is principally engaged in the sale of cleaning and hygiene consumables and equipment throughout the Walloon region of Belgium to contract cleaners, local authorities and other industrial and institutional customers.  Revenue in the year ended 31 December 2009 was €19.6 million and the gross assets acquired are estimated to be €9.6 million.

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

"The acquisition of Global Net is an excellent addition to King Belgium, the business we acquired in 2007.  While King Belgium is focused on the Flanders region, Global Net's core business is in the Walloon region which, as a result, extends our geographic coverage across the whole of Belgium.  We are delighted to welcome the management and staff to the Group."

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc Michael Roney, Chief Executive Brian May, Finance Director Tel: [phone]

Tulchan David Allchurch Stephen Malthouse Tel: + 44 (0)20 7353 4200

 

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