M&A Deal Summary

Bunzl Acquires Earthwise Bag

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

Acquisition Highlights
  • 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.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-02-29
Target Earthwise Bag
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Bunzl
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Earthwise Bag

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

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Buyer

Bunzl

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1854
Sector Distribution
Employees24,528
Revenue 11.8B GBP (2023)
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 STATS #
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

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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