Add-on Acquisition • Packaging

Bunzl Acquires Earthwise Bag Co.

On February 29, 2016, Bunzl acquired packaging company Earthwise Bag Co.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Bunzl’s 10th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Bunzl’s 17th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bunzl’s 6th transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 29, 2016
Target Earthwise Bag Co.
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Bunzl
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Earthwise Bag Co.

Burbank, California, United States
Earthwise Bag Co., Inc. is a supplier of reusable bags to supermarkets and other retailers.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Bunzl

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1854
Sector Distribution
Employees26,978
Revenue 11.8B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Bunzl is a distribution and outsourcing group with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and UK & Ireland. It supports 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 founded in 1854 and is based in London, England.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 84 of 128
Sector: Packaging 10 of 14
Type: Add-on Acquisition 72 of 115
State: California 6 of 7
Country: United States 17 of 25
Year: 2016 2 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-29 Bursa Pazari İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret AS

Istanbul, Turkey

Bursa Pazari İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a developer, manufacturer and sells disposable packaging products such as stretch film, aluminium foil, baking paper and oven bags.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-29 The Classic Printed Bag Co.

Dorset, United Kingdom

The Classic Printed Bag Co. Ltd. is a developer and distributor of bespoke retail packaging for non-food retailers.

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