TYI Tyco Intl.

RNS Number:0285E
Tyco International Ld
19 November 2002


For Immediate Release


                   TYCO NAMES DAVID E. ROBINSON PRESIDENT OF
                      TYCO'S PLASTICS AND ADHESIVES GROUP

          Appointment Signals Renewed Focus on Operations of Business


PEMBROKE, Bermuda - November 19, 2002 - Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:TYC, BSX:
TYC, LSE: TYI) announced today that David E. Robinson has been named President
of the Company's Plastics and Adhesives Group.  Mr. Robinson, 43, was most
recently President of Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, where he ran the
cable television industry's number one electronics supplier.

Tyco Plastics and Adhesives is a leading manufacturer and maker of plastic film,
molded products, adhesives and laminates, serving clients in the retail,
industrial, automotive, agricultural, housing and food packaging markets.

Tyco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ed Breen said: "This appointment
signals a renewed focus on the operations of the Plastics business.  I have
worked closely with Dave Robinson for over 15 years, and I know that he is a
proven leader with an outstanding track record.  He has a rare combination of
strategic vision and practical day-to-day execution skill that will enable him
to drive operational excellence throughout the business.  Here at Tyco, we're
building a world-class team of new and existing executives and Dave will be a
very important part of that effort."

Mr. Robinson said: "The Plastics Group consists of solid businesses with great
products and impressive market positions.  Looking ahead, we will focus on
enhancing our competitive position, integrating operations, developing new
products and improving earnings and cash flow.   These businesses have
significant opportunities for growth and I look forward to working with the
talented people in the Plastics Group to achieve outstanding results throughout
the organization."

Mr. Robinson has over 17 years of experience with Motorola (formerly General
Instrument.) In addition to his position as Executive Vice President and
President of its Broadband Communications Sector, Mr. Robinson also served as
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital Network Systems; Director,
Cableoptics, Wireless and Headend; Product Manager; and Financial Analyst
throughout his career at General Instrument. Mr. Robinson graduated with a B.A.
from Bates College and received his M.B.A. in general management from Amos Tuck
School, Dartmouth College.



ABOUT TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Tyco International Ltd. is a diversified manufacturing and service company.
Tyco is the world's largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and
electronic components; the world's largest designer, manufacturer, installer and
servicer of undersea telecommunications systems; the world's largest
manufacturer, installer and provider of fire protection systems and electronic
security services and the world's largest manufacturer of specialty valves.
Tyco also holds strong leadership positions in medical device products, and
plastics and adhesives.  Tyco operates in more than 100 countries and had fiscal
2002 revenues from continuing operations of approximately $36 billion.



FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to
risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results,
performance or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not
clearly historical in nature are forward looking and the words "anticipate," "
believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally
intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
in this release include statements addressing the following subjects: future
financial condition and operating results.  Economic, business, competitive and/
or regulatory factors affecting Tyco's businesses are examples of factors, among
others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements.

More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Tyco's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, and in
Tyco's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. Tyco
is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to)
update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.


                                     # # #



Contact: Gary Holmes (Media)
         212-424-1314

         Kathy Manning (Investors)
         603-778-9700


                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END

MSCZGMMMRLKGZZM

Tyco Intl. (LSE:TYI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Oct 2024 to Nov 2024

Tyco Intl. (LSE:TYI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Nov 2023 to Nov 2024