Gloves and condoms maker Ansell has flagged a fall in its full year earnings.
The company late Wednesday said it had been hit by lower than anticipated sales in January as customers deferred or cut orders in a weakening economic environment.
Economic and currency volatility was also troubling Ansell's outlook, particularly in emerging markets.
The company had previously predicted earnings per share in the range of $US1.05 to $US1.20.
It's now lowered that range to US95 cents and $US1.10.
Ansell is due to announce its first half results on February 8, but on Wednesday said it expects sales for the period to be down seven per cent to $785 million compared to the first half of fiscal 2015, but on a par with the prior corresponding period.
It expects an improved performance in the second half.
The company booked a net profit of $US187.5 million for the 2014/15 financial year, up from $US41.8 million a year earlier.
Prior to its announcement, Ansell shares closed on Wednesday down 20 cents, or 1.06 per cent, at $18.65 in an overall declining market.
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