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  "id": 4806679,
  "title": "Bunzl upgrades outlook, unveils £500m buyback after strong H1 performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bunzl-upgrades-outlook-unveils-500m-buyback-after-strong-h1",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:50:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/bunzl-upgrades-outlook-unveils-500m-buyback-after-strong-h1-performance-4883539"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bunzl has raised its 2026 earnings guidance and unveiled a £500 million share buyback programme following a strong first half of 2026. The company reported revenue of £5.93 billion, a 3% increase year-on-year, with underlying revenue growth of 3.2%. Adjusted operating profit rose 8.9% to £440.6 million, and adjusted earnings per share increased 11.4% to 87.7p. CEO Frank van Zanten upgraded the 2026 guidance, citing an expected flat operating margin year-on-year and modest revenue and profit growth. Bunzl highlighted an uncertain macroeconomic environment but emphasized its resilience and agility to support the positive outlook.",
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        "title": "Bunzl Non-GAAP EPS of 87.70p, revenue of £5.93B; launches £500M buyback and raises 2026 outlook",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bunzl-non-gaap-eps-of-87-70p-revenue-of-5-93b-launches-500m-buyback",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:07:34.000Z"
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