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Bunzl PLC

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BNZL 06:01

Bunzl PLC

Half-year Report

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**Summary of Bunzl PLCs Half-Year Report (H1 2025):**

**Financial Performance**

**Revenue** £5,759.6 million, up 0.8% reported and 4.2% at constant exchange rates, driven by acquisitions and hyperinflationary growth, partially offset by fewer trading days.

**Adjusted Operating Profit** £404.5 million, down 11.2% reported and 7.6% at constant exchange rates, due to margin declines in North America and Continental Europe.

**Adjusted EPS** 77.8p, down 14.3% reported and 10.6% at constant exchange rates.

**Interim Dividend** Increased by 0.5% to 20.2p per share.

**Operational Highlights**

**Revenue Growth** Underlying revenue was broadly stable, with acquisitions contributing 4.9% growth.

**Margin Pressure** Operating margin declined from 8.0% to 7.0%, primarily due to challenges in North America and Continental Europe.

**Acquisitions** Five acquisitions announced year-to-date, including Quindesur and Gisa, with total committed spend of £120 million.

**Digital Progress** 75% of orders processed digitally, up from 73% in H1 2024.

**Own Brand Growth** Own brand revenue increased to 30% of Group revenue, supported by the Nisbets acquisition.

**Regional Performance**

**North America** Revenue down 2.3% to £3,062.8 million

adjusted operating profit down 14.7% to £197.0 million, due to execution challenges in the largest business.

**Continental Europe** Revenue up 2.3% to £1,186.4 million

adjusted operating profit down 9.9% to £94.4 million, impacted by France and online businesses.

**UK & Ireland** Revenue up 31.5% to £904.2 million, driven by acquisitions

adjusted operating profit up 14.1% to £59.9 million.

**Rest of the World** Revenue up 11.5% to £606.2 million

adjusted operating profit up 7.7% to £70.3 million, driven by Latin America and Asia Pacific.

**Strategic Initiatives**

**North America** Focus on improving execution, leadership changes, cost savings, and rebalancing decision-making.

**Continental Europe** Enhanced cost reduction efforts, pipeline management, and procurement opportunities.

**Operational Efficiencies** 16 warehouse consolidations and relocations, alongside digital and automation investments.

**Outlook**

**2025 Guidance** Moderate revenue growth at constant exchange rates, with operating margin moderately below 8.0%.

**Second Half Expectations** Improved performance driven by actions in North America and Continental Europe, easier comparatives, and Nisbets synergy benefits.

**Capital Allocation**

**Share Buyback** Resumed buyback program with £86 million remaining from the £200 million 2025 program.

**Leverage** Adjusted net debt to EBITDA of 1.9x, expected to be towards the lower end of the 2.0 to 2.5 times target range by year-end.

**CEO Commentary**

Frank van Zanten emphasized focus on improving performance, particularly in North America and Continental Europe, and reiterated confidence in Bunzls resilience and long-term growth potential despite near-term challenges.

**Conclusion**

Bunzl faced a challenging first half of 2025, with margin pressures in key regions, but remains focused on strategic initiatives and acquisitions to drive long-term growth. The company expects an improved second half, supported by operational improvements and synergy realization.

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BNZL 06:01

Bunzl PLC

Half-year Report

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**Summary of Bunzl PLCs Half-Year Report (H1 2025):**

**Financial Performance**

**Revenue** £5,759.6 million, up 0.8% reported and 4.2% at constant exchange rates, driven by acquisitions and hyperinflationary growth, partially offset by fewer trading days.

**Adjusted Operating Profit** £404.5 million, down 11.2% reported and 7.6% at constant exchange rates, due to margin declines in North America and Continental Europe.

**Adjusted EPS** 77.8p, down 14.3% reported and 10.6% at constant exchange rates.

**Interim Dividend** Increased by 0.5% to 20.2p per share.

**Operational Highlights**

**Revenue Growth** Underlying revenue was broadly stable, with acquisitions contributing 4.9% growth.

**Margin Pressure** Operating margin declined from 8.0% to 7.0%, primarily due to challenges in North America and Continental Europe.

**Acquisitions** Five acquisitions announced year-to-date, including Quindesur and Gisa, with total committed spend of £120 million.

**Digital Progress** 75% of orders processed digitally, up from 73% in H1 2024.

**Own Brand Growth** Own brand revenue increased to 30% of Group revenue, supported by the Nisbets acquisition.

**Regional Performance**

**North America** Revenue down 2.3% to £3,062.8 million

adjusted operating profit down 14.7% to £197.0 million, due to execution challenges in the largest business.

**Continental Europe** Revenue up 2.3% to £1,186.4 million

adjusted operating profit down 9.9% to £94.4 million, impacted by France and online businesses.

**UK & Ireland** Revenue up 31.5% to £904.2 million, driven by acquisitions

adjusted operating profit up 14.1% to £59.9 million.

**Rest of the World** Revenue up 11.5% to £606.2 million

adjusted operating profit up 7.7% to £70.3 million, driven by Latin America and Asia Pacific.

**Strategic Initiatives**

**North America** Focus on improving execution, leadership changes, cost savings, and rebalancing decision-making.

**Continental Europe** Enhanced cost reduction efforts, pipeline management, and procurement opportunities.

**Operational Efficiencies** 16 warehouse consolidations and relocations, alongside digital and automation investments.

**Outlook**

**2025 Guidance** Moderate revenue growth at constant exchange rates, with operating margin moderately below 8.0%.

**Second Half Expectations** Improved performance driven by actions in North America and Continental Europe, easier comparatives, and Nisbets synergy benefits.

**Capital Allocation**

**Share Buyback** Resumed buyback program with £86 million remaining from the £200 million 2025 program.

**Leverage** Adjusted net debt to EBITDA of 1.9x, expected to be towards the lower end of the 2.0 to 2.5 times target range by year-end.

**CEO Commentary**

Frank van Zanten emphasized focus on improving performance, particularly in North America and Continental Europe, and reiterated confidence in Bunzls resilience and long-term growth potential despite near-term challenges.

**Conclusion**

Bunzl faced a challenging first half of 2025, with margin pressures in key regions, but remains focused on strategic initiatives and acquisitions to drive long-term growth. The company expects an improved second half, supported by operational improvements and synergy realization.

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