Highlights:

• Sales of US$1B declined 10.1% year on year, due to the global downturn and
  stronger US dollar.
• Reported EPS was US66.3¢ against F’08’s US66.1¢, achieving EPS within the
  guidance range in a very challenging economic environment.
• Free cash flow (FCF) of US$121.5M up 52.3% year on year. This was Ansell’s
  highest FCF ever as a result of operational focus and financial discipline.
• The Board declared a final unfranked dividend of A16¢, up 3.2% year on year.
  Total dividend for F’09 was A28¢ up 5.7% year on year.

Chairman’s Comments:

"Ansell has not escaped the global economic crisis, which has been felt strongly in
our Occupational business. However, our product diversity and strong balance sheet
stood us in good stead and it is particularly encouraging to see the EBIT
improvement in our Professional business. Ansell expects a subdued global
economic outlook in fiscal year 2010 and is continuing to reduce costs, while
ensuring it is positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities”.
“The Board is pleased to have been able to continue with Ansell’s practice of steady
dividend growth” Mr. Peter Barnes said.

F’10 Guidance:

The Company currently expects EPS to be in the range of US56¢ to US62¢.
In the current environment of greater uncertainty, Ansell has widened the guidance
range, and will provide a further update at the AGM in October.

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