Date | Time | Source | Announcement |
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06 Feb 2008 | 11:48 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
01 Feb 2008 | 07:01 AM | Acquisition | |
23 Jan 2008 | 12:11 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
21 Dec 2007 | 11:46 AM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
07 Dec 2007 | 12:34 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
05 Dec 2007 | 01:37 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
05 Dec 2007 | 07:01 AM | Interim Results | |
04 Dec 2007 | 10:03 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
04 Dec 2007 | 07:07 AM | Directorate Change | |
03 Dec 2007 | 10:33 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
29 Nov 2007 | 03:54 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
21 Nov 2007 | 10:39 AM | Directorate Change-Replace | |
21 Nov 2007 | 10:00 AM | Directorate Change | |
20 Nov 2007 | 02:26 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
20 Nov 2007 | 08:45 AM | Directorate Change | |
15 Nov 2007 | 05:07 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
17 Oct 2007 | 10:18 AM | Director Declaration | |
17 Oct 2007 | 07:00 AM | Pre-Close Trading Update | |
10 Oct 2007 | 01:12 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
02 Oct 2007 | 11:25 AM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
21 Sep 2007 | 04:43 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
05 Sep 2007 | 04:13 PM | Result of AGM | |
05 Sep 2007 | 07:02 AM | IM and AGM Statement | |
02 Aug 2007 | 04:34 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
31 Jul 2007 | 12:08 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
31 Jul 2007 | 08:30 AM | Total Voting Rights | |
26 Jul 2007 | 04:03 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
23 Jul 2007 | 01:06 PM | Annual Information Update | |
18 Jul 2007 | 02:53 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
12 Jul 2007 | 12:07 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 Jun 2007 | 07:01 AM | Final Results | |
26 Jun 2007 | 02:38 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
21 Jun 2007 | 04:52 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
13 Jun 2007 | 02:37 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
30 Apr 2007 | 08:55 AM | Total Voting Rights | |
25 Apr 2007 | 09:48 AM | Directorate Change | |
18 Apr 2007 | 07:00 AM | Pre-Close Trading Update | |
10 Apr 2007 | 03:22 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
30 Mar 2007 | 12:33 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
29 Mar 2007 | 02:11 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
21 Mar 2007 | 03:26 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
16 Mar 2007 | 12:20 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
09 Mar 2007 | 03:09 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
07 Mar 2007 | 04:10 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
28 Feb 2007 | 04:15 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 Feb 2007 | 01:53 PM | Total Voting Rights | |
20 Feb 2007 | 04:41 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
31 Jan 2007 | 05:08 PM | Total Voting Rights | |
29 Jan 2007 | 04:02 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
24 Jan 2007 | 01:39 PM | Holding(s) in Company |
Smiths Group plc, a British multinational engineering business headquartered in London, England.
1. Origins and Growth:
- Smiths Group traces its roots back to a humble jewelry shop called S. Smith & Sons, founded by the watchmaker and businessman Samuel Smith in 1851 at 12 Newington Causeway in southeast London.
- Initially, the shop supplied precision watches to various clients, including the Admiralty. However, it quickly expanded into a major provider of timepieces, diamonds, and automotive instrumentation.
2. Public Limited Company:
- On July 21, 1914, S. Smith & Sons transformed into a public limited company and has maintained this status for over a century.
- Significant restructuring occurred during the 1950s, leading to the establishment of divisions such as Smiths Medical Systems, Smiths Aviation, and Smiths Marine.
3. Diversification and Aerospace:
- Throughout the twentieth century, Smiths Group was a principal supplier of instruments to the British motorcar and motorcycle industries.
- In 1960, it reorganized as Smiths Industries Ltd.
- By the late 1970s, the markets for clocks, watches, and automotive instruments declined significantly.
- In the early 1980s, Smiths Industries ceased direct involvement as a supplier to Europe's automotive industry.
- Smiths Aerospace became a key business division, serving both military and civilian customers.
4. Twenty-First Century Focus:
- In the twenty-first century, Smiths Group shifted its focus to critical solutions:
- Manufacture of explosive-detecting sensors.
- Products and services for major process industries.
- Components that heat and move fluids and gases.
5. Global Presence:
- Smiths Group operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 15,000 staff.
- It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
6. Legacy and Evolution:
- From a jewellery shop to a diversified engineering giant, Smiths Group's journey reflects adaptability, innovation, and resilience.