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12th Jul 2023 07:53

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Bunzl on Wednesday to 'underperform' from 'sector perform' and cut the price target to 2,550p from 2,850p as it said deflationary forces are building.

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Bunzl sees flat underyling revenue growth in H1

15th Jun 2023 07:03

(Sharecast News) - Specialist international distribution and services group Bunzl said it expected underlying revenue growth in the first half of the year to be broadly flat.

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Bunzl hits 200 acquisitions since 2004 with two new deals

30th May 2023 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Specialist international distribution and services group Bunzl said it had bought safety businesses in Brazil and Spain, taking its acquisitions total to 200 since 2004.

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Bunzl sees annual revenue slightly ahead of expectations

26th Apr 2023 07:17

(Sharecast News) - International distribution specialist Bunzl said it expected annual revenue and operating margin to be slightly ahead of forecasts as it reported a rise in first-quarter sales of 8.4%.

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JPMorgan upgrades Bunzl, hikes price target

13th Mar 2023 10:57

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Bunzl on Monday to 'overweight' from 'neutral', lifted the price target to 3,375p from 3,250p and placed the shares on 'positive catalyst watch' into the first-quarter trading update on 26 April.

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Bunzl profits, dividend rise on price, volumes

27th Feb 2023 07:01

(Sharecast News) - International distribution group Bunzl reported a rise in annual earnings, driven by product cost inflation, volume recovery in the first half and growth from acquisitions.

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Bunzl completes new deal on US services

2nd Feb 2023 07:31

(Sharecast News) - Specialist international distribution and services group Bunzl said it had agreed terms with its largest customer by revenue to continue to support the company with value-added distribution services across the US.

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Annual revenues set to jump at Bunzl

21st Dec 2022 07:01

(Sharecast News) - Full-year revenues are set to jump at Bunzl, the packaging and materials specialist said on Wednesday, bolstered by high inflation and acquisitions.

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Bunzl sells healthcare unit, buys four other businesses

20th Dec 2022 07:01

(Sharecast News) - International distribution group Bunzl said it was selling its UK healthcare division to Mediq and buying four other businesses.

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Bunzl Q3 revenues grow YOY

20th Oct 2022 07:07

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services group Bunzl said on Thursday that its "diversified and resilient business model" had delivered "strong growth", with Q3 group revenues up 18.8% at actual exchange rates and 8.7% at constant exchange rates.

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ShoreCap stays at 'buy' on Bunzl, says prospects look assured

30th Aug 2022 10:03

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at ShoreCap stood by their 'buy' recommendation on shares of Bunzl, pointing out the company's revised guidance for margins.

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Bunzl lifts operating margin outlook as H1 profits rise

30th Aug 2022 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services group Bunzl lifted its full-year margin outlook on Tuesday as it posted a jump in first-half profit and revenue, with product cost inflation and volume growth more than offsetting an expected decline in Covid-related sales.

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ShoreCap stays at 'buy for Bunzl ahead of 1H results

23rd Aug 2022 11:49

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at ShoreCap reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Bunzl ahead of the value added distributor's first half results.

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Bunzl enters into agreements to acquire four businesses

2nd Aug 2022 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services group Bunzl has agreed to acquire businesses in the Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, and the UK.

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Bunzl sees operating margins slightly higher than historic levels

30th Jun 2022 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services group Bunzl said first-half operating margin was expected to be slightly higher than historic levels as inflation and acquisitions drove underlying growth.

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