UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For June 27, 2006
BUNZL PLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ENGLAND
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
110 Park Street, London W1K 6NX
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.)
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Description
1. Press release dated June 27, 2006 - Trading Statement
27 June 2006
BUNZL PRE CLOSE STATEMENT
Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, is updating the
market today prior to entering the close period for the six months to 30 June
2006.
The Company announces that:
* Overall trading is expected to be in line with market estimates.
* Revenue in North America remains strong aided by good underlying growth,
supported by upward pressure from product prices, and the impact of
recently acquired businesses. The acquisitions made in the second half of
2005, at lower than the Group's average margins, are now largely integrated
on to the Company's IT platform and are expected to show benefits in future
periods.
* In the UK and Ireland, revenue is growing despite weaker market conditions.
Tight cost control, supported by additional operating efficiencies,
continues to offset rising operating costs.
* Revenue in Continental Europe continues to develop well due to a
combination of good organic growth across all countries and the impact of
acquisitions.
* Strong overall revenue growth in Australasia has resulted from satisfactory
underlying performance and the effect of acquisitions made since the first
half of 2005. As previously announced for comparison purposes, the revenue
and operating profit for Australasia for the first half of 2005 were
GBP47.2 million and GBP3.3 million respectively.
* Year-to-date the Company has announced four acquisitions, one in each
Business Area. The acquisition outlook remains promising and further
activity is expected in the coming period.
Bunzl's strategy of pursuing organic growth, continuing to refine its operating
model, expanding international sourcing and growing through acquisitions will
continue to allow the Group to progress satisfactorily.
Enquiries:
Bunzl plc Finsbury
Michael Roney, Chief Executive Roland Rudd
Brian May, Finance Director Morgan Bone
Tel: 020 7495 4950 Tel: 020 7251 3801
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BUNZL PLC
Date: June 27, 2006 By:__/s/ Michael Roney__
Title: Chief Executive Officer