2 January 2013 - Iselin, NJ - Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), a global leader in protection solutions, today announced the acquisition by Ansell Healthcare Products LLC of substantially all of the assets of Preferred Surgical Products, L.L.C. ("PSP"), a privately held US product and technology company with innovative solutions in infection prevention. This acquisition closed on December 31, 2012. The PSP range aims to improve infection control, protect the patient's skin, and optimize room turnover time, while reducing total cost per procedure.

"This technology fits well within our SANDEL brand of Healthcare Safety Devices and strategically expands our perioperative safety offering," said Anthony Lopez, President and General Manager, Ansell Medical Solutions.

The transaction is expected to be earnings per share neutral in F'13 and slightly accretive in F14.

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Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well being.

With operations in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the personal protective equipment and medical gloves market, as well as in the sexual health and well being category worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Specialty Markets and Sexual Wellness.

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