Final Dividend

SMITHS INDUSTRIES PLC
29 September 1999

FINAL DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*SMITHS INDUSTRIES PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *SMIN
SEDOL CODE          *818-270
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *14.25p
TOTAL               *21.65p
PERIOD              *Year ended 31-07-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *11-10-99
RECORD DATE         *15-10-99
PAYMENT DATE        *15-12-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Yes
NOTES               *