Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
02 December 2004





                                                                 2 December 2004

              BUNZL EXPANDS OUTSOURCING SERVICES IN NORTH AMERICA

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has acquired TEMO, a redistribution business based in Maspeth, New York.

A private company, TEMO distributes foodservice and jan/san products in the
northeast United States and had sales of $28 million in the year ended 31
December 2003. Net assets at completion are estimated to be $2 million on a debt
free basis.

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

'TEMO is a well established redistribution business based in New York which will
complement our position and make us stronger in the important northeast market.'

Enquiries:

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