Withdrawal from Sale Process

Bunzl PLC
26 March 2004

                                                                   26 March 2004

BUNZL WITHDRAWS FROM AUTOBAR SALE PROCESS

There has been considerable market speculation as to whether Bunzl might be in a
process concerning the sale of Autobar. For the avoidance of doubt we wish to
clarify that we have recently withdrawn from such a process.

Enquiries:

Bunzl plc                                         Finsbury

David Williams, Finance Director                  Roland Rudd
                                                  Morgan Bone
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