Bunzl makes third acquisition of 2013, updates on Q1

FTSE 100-listed distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl has made its third acquisition of the year, purchasing Michael Davies and Associates (MDA), a UK-based businesses engaged in the procurement and fulfilment of promotional products and marketing point of sale materials for a variety of customers.

FTSE 100-listed distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl has made its third acquisition of the year, purchasing Michael Davies and Associates (MDA), a UK-based businesses engaged in the procurement and fulfilment of promotional products and marketing point of sale materials for a variety of customers.

Michael Roney, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said the acquisition of MDA was "an exciting development for us as it extends our service offering in the retail and hospitality sectors in the UK".

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