• Bunzl posted profit attributable to shareholders of GBP 211.3 million, up 16.2%, as revenue rose 3% to GBP 5.93 billion.
• Operating profit climbed 16.9% to GBP 351.2 million; basic EPS increased 18.2% to 65.7p.
• Interim dividend edged up 3% to 20.8p; a new GBP 500 million share buyback is planned over 12 months.
• Adjusted net debt to EBITDA stood at 1.8x; 2026 outlook was upgraded, targeting broadly flat operating margin year-on-year.

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