M&A Deal Summary

Bunzl Acquires Vicsa Safety SA

On January 10, 2013, Bunzl acquired safety/security company Vicsa Safety SA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bunzl’s 2nd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Bunzl’s 1st transaction in Chile.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-01-10
Target Vicsa Safety SA
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Bunzl
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Vicsa Safety SA

San Joaquin, Chile
Vicsa Safety SA specializes in the sourcing and sale of a variety of personal protection equipment throughout South America.

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Buyer(S) 1

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 49 of 128
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 37 of 115
Country (Chile) 1 of 2
Year (2013) 4 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-10 Schwarz Paper

Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Schwarz Paper Company, LLC is based in Chicago and operates from 14 locations. Schwarz Paper Company is principally engaged in the provision of consumables and supply chain solutions for the non-food retail and grocery sectors.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-04 Labor Import Comercial Importadora Exportadora

Brazil

Labor Import is principally engaged in the supply and distribution of own label medical and healthcare consumable products to redistributors as well as to hospitals, clinics, laboratories and care homes throughout Brazil.

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