M&A Deal Summary

Bunzl Acquires Obex Medical

On May 18, 2021, Bunzl acquired medical products company Obex Medical

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bunzl’s 3rd transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Bunzl’s 2nd transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-05-18
Target Obex Medical
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Bunzl
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Obex Medical

Auckland, New Zealand
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Formed in 1983, Obex Medical is a medical distribution business serving hospitals and other healthcare providers in New Zealand. Obex Medical supplies a broad range of healthcare equipment and devices, and it is headquartered in Auckland.

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Buyer

Bunzl

London, United Kingdom

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Category Company
Founded 1854
Sector Distribution
Employees21,021
Revenue 10.3B GBP (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Bunzl is a distribution and outsourcing group with operations across the Americas, Europe and Australasia. It support businesses all over the world with a variety of products that are essential for our customers in the successful operation of their businesses. Bunzl was incorporated in 1854 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 121 of 128
Sector (Medical Products) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 108 of 115
Country (New Zealand) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 4 of 10
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Assen, Netherlands

Disposable Discounter is an online distributor of foodservice disposable products to a highly fragmented customer base. The business has grown strongly in recent years and operates mostly in the Netherlands but has recently started to expand across Europe.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Zaragoza, Spain

Proin Pinilla is an independent safety distributor to end-users in Spain, with a focus on personal protection equipment (PPE) and specialising in workwear. Proin Pinilla was founded in 1985 and is based in Zaragoza, Spain.

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