Date | Time | Source | Announcement |
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26 Jul 2002 | 03:51 PM | Director Shareholding | |
16 Jul 2002 | 09:00 AM | Acquisition | |
03 Jul 2002 | 01:53 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
01 Jul 2002 | 10:09 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
27 Jun 2002 | 12:25 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
27 Jun 2002 | 07:00 AM | Final Results | |
25 Jun 2002 | 06:02 PM | Cessation of interest | |
17 Jun 2002 | 02:03 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
17 Jun 2002 | 09:26 AM | Notice of Results | |
13 Jun 2002 | 12:43 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
13 Jun 2002 | 12:14 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
10 Jun 2002 | 10:23 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
07 Jun 2002 | 12:30 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
05 Jun 2002 | 12:13 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
29 May 2002 | 04:27 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 May 2002 | 03:54 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
28 May 2002 | 03:48 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
27 May 2002 | 11:43 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
24 May 2002 | 12:32 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
24 Apr 2002 | 01:25 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
17 Apr 2002 | 11:52 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
10 Apr 2002 | 02:57 PM | Additional Listing | |
27 Mar 2002 | 11:58 AM | Holding(s) in Company | |
22 Mar 2002 | 04:00 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
11 Mar 2002 | 07:00 AM | Trading Statement | |
08 Mar 2002 | 02:42 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
08 Mar 2002 | 02:40 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
20 Feb 2002 | 04:30 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
20 Feb 2002 | 04:26 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
11 Feb 2002 | 02:18 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
21 Jan 2002 | 02:50 PM | Holding(s) in Company | |
04 Jan 2002 | 10:49 AM | Holding in Company | |
05 Dec 2001 | 08:37 AM | Dividend | |
05 Dec 2001 | 07:00 AM | Interim Results | |
30 Nov 2001 | 02:48 PM | Holding in Company | |
28 Nov 2001 | 12:15 PM | Holding in Company | |
07 Nov 2001 | 03:00 PM | Re Agreement | |
24 Oct 2001 | 10:16 AM | Holding in Company | |
04 Oct 2001 | 04:04 PM | Director Shareholding | |
17 Sep 2001 | 11:28 AM | Change of Name | |
14 Sep 2001 | 07:05 AM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
11 Sep 2001 | 03:46 PM | Acquisition | |
05 Sep 2001 | 04:50 PM | Result of AGM | |
05 Sep 2001 | 12:00 PM | AGM Statement | |
22 Aug 2001 | 02:27 PM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
22 Aug 2001 | 10:53 AM | Blocklisting Interim Review | |
16 Aug 2001 | 01:34 PM | Holding in Company | |
14 Aug 2001 | 04:50 PM | Director S/holding-Replacemnt | |
14 Aug 2001 | 03:05 PM | Director Shareholding | |
13 Aug 2001 | 02:58 PM | Director Shareholding |
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.