PR Newswire, Factiva 2007

Acquisition Complements Tyco's Disposable Medical Products Group

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC; LSE: TYI; BSX: TYC) (Tyco), a diversified manufacturing and service company, announced today that it has acquired CONFAB, a manufacturer of adult incontinent and other hygiene products.

CONFAB, with sales in excess of $200 million, headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, is a major manufacturer of adult incontinent and other hygiene products sold to retailers and, to a lesser extent, institutions in the US.

CONFAB will be integrated with The Kendall Company within Tyco's Disposable and Specialty Products segment. "CONFAB is an excellent addition to our growing disposable medical products group," said L. Dennis Kozlowski, Tyco's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Given CONFAB's excellent customer relations, flexibility and product innovation, there are many manufacturing and distribution synergies, particularly in light of Kendall's acquisitions of INBRAND and Professional Medical Products. The transaction will result in an immediate positive impact on our earnings."

Tyco International Ltd., a diversified manufacturing and service company, is the world's largest manufacturer and installer of fire protection systems, the largest provider of electronic security services in North America and the United Kingdom and has strong leadership positions in disposable medical products, packaging materials, flow control products, electrical and electronic components and underwater telecommunications systems. The company operates in more than 50 countries around the world and will have annual revenues in excess of $12 billion.

CONTACT: J. Brad McGee, Senior Vice President of Tyco International (US) Inc., 603-778-9700/ 17:01 EDT

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