Bunzl spent 270m pounds on acquisitions in 2012

International distribution and outsourcing giant Bunzl has completed three further purchases in South America and the US, bringing its 2012 total acquisition spend to 270m pounds, the company reported on Thursday morning

International distribution and outsourcing giant Bunzl has completed three further purchases in South America and the US, bringing its 2012 total acquisition spend to 270m pounds, the company reported on Thursday morning

Collectively, the assets acquired last year are expected to add aggregate revenues of over £500m annually.

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