Dividend

Smiths Group PLC
14 March 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SMIN
SEDOL CODE            *818-270
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *8.75p
PERIOD                *6 months ended 31-01-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *18-04-01
RECORD DATE           *20-04-01
PAYMENT DATE          *18-05-01
NOTES *