Steris Corp. and Timothy L. Chapman, its Senior Vice President and Group President of Healthcare (“Executive”), have agreed that Executive will begin a personal leave of absence on January 13, 2014. During the leave, Executive will remain in the employment of the company and be available for consultation.

In the short-term, Walt Rosebrough, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and members of his staff will assume Executive's former duties. Executive's leave is anticipated to continue until June 1, 2014.