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
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
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 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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