3 OCTOBER 2008
SMITHS GROUP PLC
LISTING RULE LR 9.6.3 R
The Company has forwarded printed copies of the documents listed below to the Document Viewing Facility of the Financial Services Authority, in compliance with Listing Rule LR 9.6.1 R.
1. 2008 Annual Report;
2. Notice of Annual General Meeting; and
3. Proxy Form.
The above-mentioned documents will shortly be available for viewing at the Document Viewing Facility, at the address below, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on every weekday except bank holidays.
Document Viewing Facility
UK Listing Authority
The Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS
The 2008 Annual Report and the Notice of Annual General Meeting are now available online at the Company's website, www.smiths.com/ar08, in html and pdf formats. Printed copies may be obtained by writing to The Company Secretary, Smiths Group plc, 765 Finchley Road, London NW11 8DS.