AGM Statement

Smiths News PLC
06 February 2008




                                Smiths News PLC

                             Annual General Meeting




The Annual General Meeting of Smiths News PLC will take place at 11.30am today.

Commenting on current trading, Mark Cashmore, Chief Executive said: 'The Group
continues to perform in line with the Board's expectations.'


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