Ansell has flagged a solid lift in underlying earnings after a 70 per cent slide in full year profit for 2013/14 due to costs from a major restructure of its operations. Ansell's net profit fell 70 per cent to $US41.8 million ($A45.23 million) in the year to June 30, down from $US139.2 million ($A150.61 million) a year ago. Excluding restructuring costs and asset impairments, underlying net profit rose 12.7 per cent to $US156.9 million ($A169.76 million).