Key Developments: Bunzl PLC (BNZL.L)
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Bunzl PLC Announces Acquisition Of Three Businesses Of Jeminex Limited's Industrial & Safety Division-DJ
Dow Jones reported that Bunzl PLC announced that it has purchased three businesses which form part of the Industrial & Safety division of Jeminex Limited in Australia. Based in Sydney, the businesses acquired operate from locations throughout Australia and focus on three specialist markets. The workwear and personal safety business distributes an range of specialist personal protection equipment, industrial clothing and workwear to the mining, resources, construction and general industrial sectors. The lifting, rigging and height safety business is principally engaged in the supply of lifting chains and ropes, slings and fittings and rigging accessories and transport and load restraints as well as the provision of accredited testing and repair services. The third business is involved in the supply of industrial packaging products to a variety of customers in different market sectors. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Announces Acquisition Of Labor Import Comercial Importadora Exportadora Ltda
Bunzl PLC announces that it has acquired Labor Import Comercial Importadora Exportadora Ltda in Brazil. Based near São Paulo, Labor Import is principally engaged in the supply and distribution of own label medical and healthcare consumable products to redistributors as well as to hospitals, clinics, laboratories and care homes throughout Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Comments On FY 2013 Revenue Guidance-Conference Call
Bunzl PLC announced that for fiscal 2013, it expects revenue growth to be substantial. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenue of $5.713 billion for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Recommends Final Dividend
Bunzl PLC announced that the Board of Director is recommending a final dividend of 19.4 pence, will be paid on July 01, 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on May 10, 2013. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Enters Into Agreement To Purchase Vicsa Brasil Equipamentos de Proteção Individual Ltda
Bunzl PLC announced announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Vicsa Brasil Equipamentos de Proteção Individual Ltda in Brazil. The business, which is based in São Paulo, is engaged in the sale of personal protection equipment throughout Brazil. Financial terms of the transaction were not mentioned. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Completes Three Further Acquisitions
Bunzl PLC announced that it has completed three further acquisitions in South America and the US. The Company has acquired Vicsa Safety SA in Chile and its subsidiaries based in Peru, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. The businesses specialise in the sourcing and sale of a variety of personal protection equipment throughout the region. The Company has also acquired Schwarz Paper Company, LLC in the US. Based in Chicago and operating from 14 locations, Schwarz Paper Company is principally engaged in the provision of consumables and supply chain solutions for the non-food retail and grocery sectors. The Company has purchased Destiny Packaging Inc also in the US. Based in Monterey, California, Destiny Packaging is a distributor of flexible packaging supplies, principally produce bags, to fruit and vegetable growers throughout California and Arizona. Full Article
Bunzl PLC Announces Two Acquisitions
Bunzl PLC announced that it has made two further acquisitions in Canada and Australia. The Company has acquired the business of McCordick Glove & Safety Inc in Canada. Based near Toronto, McCordick is a distributor of gloves and other personal protection equipment to a variety of industrial and retail customers as well as to redistributors. Revenue in the year ended December 31, 2011 was CAD53.0 million. The Company also acquired Atlas Health Care Pty Limited in Australia. Based in Adelaide, the business is principally engaged in the supply of medical consumables to the healthcare sector. Customers include nursing homes, hospitals and medical centres throughout South Australia and Victoria. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Full Article
Bunzl plc Confirms Interim Dividend
Bunzl plc announced that further to the announcement earlier of its half yearly results for the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company confirms that the interim dividend of 8.8p per share will be paid on January 2, 2013 to those members on the Company's register at the close of business on November 9, 2012. The ex dividend date will be November 7, 2012. Full Article
Bunzl plc Buys Food Service Distributor MMH Holding AG-DJ
Dow Jones reported that Bunzl plc has acquired food service disposables distributor MMH Holding AG and its subsidiaries from Markus Meier, Daniel Meier and Reto Hofmann for an undisclosed sum. The business, which trades under the name Distrimondo, is based near Zurich and is principally engaged in the distribution of foodservice disposables and cleaning and hygiene products throughout Switzerland. Full Article
Bunzl plc Acquires Business Of Service Paper Company In US
Bunzl plc announced that it has acquired the business of Service Paper Company in the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Bunzl still has firepower after acquisition spree
* Approximately 140 million pounds spent on latest acquisitions
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