Sale of Polymer Solutions

Smiths Group PLC
22 September 2003

Monday, 22nd September 2003


Smiths welcomes regulatory approval for sale of Polymer Sealing Solutions


The EU and US regulatory authorities have approved the sale of the Smiths Group
Polymer Sealing Solutions business to Trelleborg AB of Sweden. The transaction
is expected to be completed on 30 September.


Enquiries:

Media: Bernard Carey: 020 8457 8403     Investors: Russell Plumley 020 8457 8203
Caroline Harris: 020 8457 8306
GSM: 07771 973019



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