London, 29 May 2012
For immediate release
Smiths Group plc - SMITHS DETECTION INVESTOR Day
Smiths Group plc is today holding an investor presentation in London on its Smiths Detection business.
The presentation will outline the division's business strategy, describe the growth drivers and provide an update on its performance improvement programme.
No new material information will be disclosed, nor will there be any update on current trading beyond the Interim Management Statement that was issued on 15 May 2012.
The presentation materials will be available on www.smiths.com from 08.30 am today. Webcasts and transcripts of the presentations will be posted on the website as soon as they are available.
ENDS
Investor Relations
Peter Durman
+44 (0)20 7808 5535
+44 (0) 7825 145336
Media
Colin McSeveny
+44 (0)20 7808 5534
Anthony Cardew - Cardew Group
+44 (0)20 7930 0777
Smiths Group
Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers 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 Smiths Detection offers advanced security solutions in civil and military markets worldwide, developing and manufacturing government-regulated technology products that help detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, radiological and nuclear threats, weapons, narcotics and contraband.