Acquisition
RNS Number : 1665YBunzl PLC08 October 2026
08 October 2026
BUNZL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF BLUELEAF CARE
Bunzl plc, the specialist international distribution and services Group, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Blueleaf Care ("Blueleaf") in the UK.
Blueleaf is a leading distributor of care and nursing home products, including consumables, cleaning solutions, continence care, equipment, furniture and PPE, supplied primarily to care homes. The business is highly complementary to our existing business and generated revenue of £58m in 2025.
Commenting on today's announcement, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer of Bunzl, said:
"I am delighted to welcome the Blueleaf team to Bunzl. Blueleaf is a high-quality business that further strengthens our position in the attractive UK care home market. The combination of the two businesses will broaden our customer proposition and provide opportunities to leverage our scale and capabilities. We look forward to supporting the business in its next phase of growth."
Enquiries:
Bunzl plc
Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer
Richard Howes, Chief Financial Officer
Anjali Kotak, Head of Investor Relations and Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 7725 5000
Teneo
Martin Robinson
Kate Somerville
Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 4200
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