17th Dec 2007 08:00
Bunzl PLC17 December 2007 17 December 2007 BUNZL ACQUIRES CARE SHOP IN THE UK Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announcesthat it has acquired Care Shop Limited from Verna Group Holdings Limited. Care Shop, which is based in Bolton, is a leading national supplier ofconsumables to the independent care and nursing homes market. Revenue in theyear ended 31 March 2007 was £19.0 million and the gross assets acquired areestimated to be £5.1 million. Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Roney, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said: "The acquisition of Care Shop is an excellent addition to our growing healthcareconsumables business in the UK. They have a strong customer focus and we welcomethem to the Bunzl Group." Enquiries: Bunzl plc TulchanMichael Roney, Chief Executive David AllchurchBrian May, Finance Director Stephen MalthouseTel: 020 7495 4950 Tel: 020 7353 4200 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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