Ansell Ltd (ANN AU) reported 11% YoY decline in revenue to $1,655M in FY23. Healthcare business experienced significant customer destocking through FY23, leading to 21% YoY decline in segment revenue.
Ansell has outlined an investment program to improve productivity and accelerate digitalization for total cost of $70–85 million. The program calls for production as well as job cut.
Strong headwinds in the glove sector are expected to continue as the global oversupply situation persists. Ansell expects FY24 adjusted EPS to be $0.92–1.12 (down 3–20% YoY).