Acquisitions are a key element of our growth strategy, aiding our geographic expansion as well as extending our product offering and customer base
M&A is at the core of Bunzl's strategy
- Anchor acquisitions support entry into new geographies and sectors
- Bolt-on acquisitions support the expansion of our existing presence
- An effective way to enter new sub markets and service new customer segments
- Drives Bunzl's ability to provide a specialist service at local level
- Self-funded through the Group’s strong cash generation
Successes
>220
acquisitions since 2004
>£5bn
self-funded committed acquisition spend since 2004
15.5%
Group 2023 ROIC
2/3
historically acquisitions have driven approximately two thirds of Group growth
Disciplined approach to acquisitions
We have a well-established and consistent approach to acquisitions which includes a strong discipline around selecting the right businesses to join the Bunzl family. This approach continues to be a key component of the Group’s success.
Disciplined approach to acquisitions
We have a well-established and consistent approach to acquisitions which includes a strong discipline around selecting the right businesses to join the Bunzl family. This approach continues to be a key component of the Group’s success.
Why sell to the Bunzl Group?
Benefits of joining Bunzl:
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- Decentralised model means operating companies retain commercial autonomy which provides local agility
- Our scale drives purchasing synergies
- Global investment leveraged across operating entities (including digital and sustainability)
- Best practices leveraged across our Group
- A strong balance sheet allows Bunzl to invest in new businesses and drive their growth
- Purchasing improvements and auditing through Bunzl’s well-established Shanghai sourcing team
- Opportunities for business owners and their people to develop through Bunzl’s training programmes
Why sell to the Bunzl Group?
Benefits of joining Bunzl:
- Decentralised model means operating companies retain commercial autonomy which provides local agility
- Our scale drives purchasing synergies
- Global investment leveraged across operating entities (including digital and sustainability)
- Best practices leveraged across our Group
- A strong balance sheet allows Bunzl to invest in new businesses and drive their growth
- Purchasing improvements and auditing through Bunzl’s well-established Shanghai sourcing team
- Opportunities for business owners and their people to develop through Bunzl’s training programmes
We are continually looking for and evaluating future acquisition opportunities, so if you operate in our chosen markets and would consider becoming part of the Bunzl Group, we would like to hear from you.
