Chairman announces retirement

RNS Number : 5886R

Smiths Group PLC

20 November 2012

 

 

News Release

London, 20 November 2012

For immediate release

CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RETIRE

At today's Annual General Meeting, Donald Brydon, the Chairman of Smiths Group plc, made the following announcement: "I have today informed the Board of my intention to retire in 2013 and have asked that the Board, led by the Senior Independent Director, undertakes a process to determine the selection and appointment of my successor. I will, of course, remain fully engaged until that process is completed."

Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of technologies, Smiths Group products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more than 23,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.

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