Acquisitions

Bunzl PLC
05 October 2004



                                                                5th October 2004

                        BUNZL EXPANDS OUTSOURCING SERVICES

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has acquired the disposable consumables and packaging distribution
business of Cospak in Australia.

The business, which is principally based in Newcastle, New South Wales and
Perth, distributes a variety of products to the foodservice, cleaning & hygiene
and industrial packaging sectors and had sales of A$35 million in the year ended
30 June 2004. Net assets acquired at completion are estimated to be A$4.9
million.

Further to the announcement made on 31 August 2004, Bunzl also announces that it
has completed the acquisition of TSN in the US.

Commenting on these acquisitions, Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Bunzl said:

'I am delighted to announce the purchase of Cospak's distribution business and
the completion of the acquisition of TSN.

Cospak's business complements our existing successful Australian business and
deepens our penetration there. TSN is an excellent business which significantly
expands our presence in the growing convenience store sector in North America.'


Enquiries:

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