SSL International plc, the manufacturer and distributor of consumer healthcare products, is pleased to announce that Ian Martin has agreed to remain as Chairman of the company until the close of the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2005.

Peter Read, Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Nominations Committee said "I am delighted that Ian has agreed to extend his contract with us, and that he will continue to lead us as a refocused consumer healthcare company."

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