Acquisition

PZ CUSSONS PLC
23 September 2002



Under embargo until 11.00am, Monday 23 September 2002



                             PATERSON ZOCHONIS plc

                      Acquisition of Original Source Brand



PZ Cussons Plc has reached agreement to acquire the Original Source brand and
the trading assets of the UK and Australian licences for a total consideration
of £11.3 million in cash.



For further information contact

Graham Calder,  Finance Director                                   0161 491 8000
Paterson Zochonis plc

Terry Garrett / Josh Royston                                       0207 950 2800
Weber Shandwick Square Mile





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