Date | Time | Source | Announcement |
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15 Aug 2005 | 11:18 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
09 Aug 2005 | 11:06 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
02 Aug 2005 | 02:35 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
01 Aug 2005 | 10:02 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
29 Jul 2005 | 02:22 PM | Annual Information Update | |
29 Jul 2005 | 11:22 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 Jul 2005 | 03:19 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
27 Jul 2005 | 02:34 PM | Director/PDMR Shareholding | |
26 Jul 2005 | 10:10 AM | Annual Information Update | |
12 Jul 2005 | 07:00 AM | Disposal | |
30 Jun 2005 | 07:00 AM | Final Results | |
24 Jun 2005 | 01:47 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
22 Apr 2005 | 09:09 AM | Director Shareholding | |
20 Apr 2005 | 07:00 AM | Trading Statement | |
12 Apr 2005 | 04:49 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
07 Mar 2005 | 04:10 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
03 Mar 2005 | 02:30 PM | RE: Supply agreement with BPB | |
21 Feb 2005 | 04:15 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
04 Feb 2005 | 04:52 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 Jan 2005 | 03:23 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
26 Jan 2005 | 05:07 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
17 Dec 2004 | 04:05 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
08 Dec 2004 | 07:00 AM | Interim Results | |
30 Nov 2004 | 10:15 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
17 Nov 2004 | 10:29 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
11 Nov 2004 | 12:05 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
29 Oct 2004 | 10:30 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
21 Oct 2004 | 09:00 AM | Regulatory Approval | |
14 Oct 2004 | 11:34 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
14 Oct 2004 | 07:20 AM | Trading Statement-Replacemt | |
11 Oct 2004 | 11:20 AM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
07 Oct 2004 | 11:42 AM | Director Shareholding | |
21 Sep 2004 | 03:57 PM | Director Shareholding | |
14 Sep 2004 | 04:44 PM | Director Shareholding | |
13 Sep 2004 | 10:41 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
10 Sep 2004 | 03:57 PM | DS SMITH PLC - AGM | |
10 Sep 2004 | 12:00 PM | AGM Statement | |
08 Sep 2004 | 07:34 AM | Statement re. (COMP COMM) | |
06 Sep 2004 | 10:09 AM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
01 Sep 2004 | 07:00 AM | Completion of Acquisition | |
23 Aug 2004 | 04:27 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
20 Aug 2004 | 05:00 PM | Director Shareholding | |
12 Aug 2004 | 11:49 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
05 Aug 2004 | 12:04 PM | Director Shareholding | |
03 Aug 2004 | 11:39 AM | Director Shareholding | |
29 Jul 2004 | 02:16 PM | Director Shareholding | |
08 Jul 2004 | 11:45 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
24 Jun 2004 | 12:09 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
24 Jun 2004 | 07:00 AM | Final Results | |
23 Jun 2004 | 09:40 AM | 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.