AGM Statement

Smiths Group PLC
21 November 2006

                   Annual General Meeting of Smiths Group plc
                  Chairman's statement on the current outlook




Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Smiths Group held at 12.00 midday
today in London, Donald Brydon, Chairman of the company said:



'Smiths Group today is a specialist technology company with a range of
businesses involved in attractive, high growth markets.  The company is focused
on continuously driving for improved performance through its Full Potential
programme, and has a relentless discipline of seeking to maximise returns for
shareholders.



'Performance in the current year is in line with our expectations, with all four
divisions making good progress.  The business environment in our chosen sectors
remains broadly positive, although the rate of reported growth will be affected
by the currency translation impact on our US dollar earnings.  Overall, the
Board remains confident of further improved performance in 2007.'



ENDS



Smiths Group
Smiths is a global technology business, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Smiths Group is a world leader in the practical application of advanced
technologies.  Its products and services make the world safer, healthier and
more productive. Smiths Group has four divisions: Aerospace, Detection, Medical
and Specialty Engineering. It employs 32,000 people and has over 250 major
facilities in 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com




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