Bangalore, November 5 2009: Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) has signed an agreement to acquire the Yardley business in Asia, Middle East, Australasia and certain African markets for $45.5 million, from UK-based Lornamead Group. This transaction adds another jewel to Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (FMCG arm of Wipro Limited) following its acquisition of Unza in 2007. The transaction is expected to complete by mid December 2009. Lornamead retains the Yardley business in Europe and the America’s.

Yardley is a strong heritage global brand established since 1770 in the personal care category with fragrance products, bath & shower products and skin care. It is a premium priced brand and is one of the few personal care brands which hold Royal Warrants. The brand has a very strong equity globally in markets including Asia, Middle East, Australasia and Africa.

The Lornamead Group acquired Yardley from Procter & Gamble in 2005 and following Lornameads’ acquisition, it invested in the brand’s product development, distribution channels and merchandising across international markets, significantly increasing Yardley’s overall sales and profitability.

Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Vineet Agrawal, President, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting said "This transaction adds a very strong brand to our portfolio of personal care products. It fits into our strategy of increasing sales and brand presence in the Middle East. The team handling the Yardley brand has a proven track record and I am confident they can leverage our distribution into other Asian markets. Our understanding of the Indian markets will also help to expand Yardley across this region."

"This further demonstrates our focus on investing in strong brands in Asian markets and our desire to be a strong FMCG player across Asia. The Yardley brand complements our portfolio of Enchanteur and Santoor brands. Yardley is a premium brand with strong equity amongst discerning consumers. Lornamead has achieved enormous success in reviving the brand over the last few years. We are confident that we will be able to develop the Yardley brand further to create one of the powerful brands in personal care using our strong R&D and international presence." said Mr.Nagender Arya, Regional Director (East Asia, Middle East and Africa), Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting.

Commenting on the acquisition Mr. Mike Jatania, Chief Executive, Lornamead said, "Lornamead has been able to significantly increase the sales of Yardley globally through our investment in the brand. We will continue to invest in Yardley in Europe and Americas, in particular through category expansion and new product development in these core markets where we see considerable growth opportunities. Personal care is a core category for us and we will continue to acquire and invest in heritage brands which have strong potential."

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About Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting:

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting recorded Revenues of Rs. 20.8 billion with PBIT of Rs.2.5 billion for the year ended March 31, 2009. It is into businesses of Consumer Care (with strong brands like Santoor), domestic lighting, Commercial and Institutional lighting, Office Modular Furniture and Switches. It is the fastest growing Indian FMCG business in India. In 2007 Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting acquired Unza. Some of its other acquisitions include Chandrika, Glucovita and Northwest brands.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, IT enabled services, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. Wipro’s ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange.

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