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RNS Number : 5135W  Bunzl PLC  26 August 2025

26 August 2025

 

BUNZL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITIONS IN SPAIN AND MEXICO

 

Bunzl plc, the specialist international distribution and services Group, today
announces two further acquisitions, and the completion of two previously
announced acquisitions.

 

In July, Bunzl completed the acquisition of Quindesur, a Spanish distributor
of foodservice and cleaning & hygiene products, with a strong focus in
Southern Spain. The business complements our existing businesses and
strengthens our regional presence. In 2024 the business generated revenue of
EUR 14 million (c.£12 million).

 

In August, Bunzl completed the acquisition of Guantes Internacionales, S.A. de
C.V. ("Gisa"), a leading own brand personal protective equipment distributor
based in Mexico, with a strong focus on gloves. The business has strong
cross-selling opportunities with our existing business in the US and Mexico,
and in 2024 generated revenue of MXN 399 million (c.£17 million).

 

The acquisition of Solupack, a Brazilian distributor of own brand packaging
solutions to the food industry, announced on the 24 June 2025, completed in
July 2025.

 

The acquisition of Hospitalia, one of the largest healthcare distributors in
Chile, announced on 30 April 2025, completed in July 2025.

 

Commenting on today's announcement, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer
of Bunzl, said:

 

"I am pleased to announce our fourth and fifth acquisitions this year; Gisa, a
leading PPE distributor in Mexico, and Quindesur, a foodservice distributor
with a strong presence in Southern Spain. Acquisitions remain an important
part of our compounding growth model, with more than £6 billion of committed
spend since 2004, across more than 230 acquisitions. Our acquisition pipeline
remains active, and we see significant opportunity for continued expansion."

 

Enquiries:

 

 Bunzl plc                                                        Teneo

 Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer                        Martin Robinson

 Richard Howes, Chief Financial Officer                           Kate Somerville

 Sunita Entwisle, Head of Investor Relations and Communications   Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 4200

 Tel: +44 (0)20 7725 5000

 

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