Director/PDMR Shareholding

Smiths Group PLC
07 December 2007


7 DECEMBER 2007
SMITHS GROUP PLC


SMITHS GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS INCREASE SHAREHOLDINGS


DTR 3.1.4R(1)

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTION OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS



1.    Name of the issuer: SMITHS GROUP PLC

2.    State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DTR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made
in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006; or (iii) both (i) and
(ii):  (i)

DISCLOSURE RELATING TO A DIRECTOR

3.    Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director:

MR KEITH OLIVER BUTLER-WHEELHOUSE

4.    State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person:  NO

5.    Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a nonbeneficial interest:

NOTIFICATION RE HOLDING OF AND CONTINGENT SHARE AWARD MADE TO THE DIRECTOR NAMED
IN 3 ABOVE

6.    Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares:

       ORDINARY SHARES OF 37.5p

7.    Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them:

       DIRECTOR NAMED IN 3 ABOVE

8     State the nature of the transaction:

(A)   VESTING OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE
SHARE PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 100,746 SHARES;

(B)   LAPSE OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE SHARE
PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 50,373 SHARES; AND

(C)   MARKET SALE OF 41,407 SHARES TO FINANCE INCOME TAX AND NIC LIABILITIES
ARISING FROM (A) ABOVE;

9.    Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired:

       100,746 SHARES

10.   Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): 0.03%

11.   Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed:

41,407 SHARES

12.   Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): 0.01%

13.   Price per share or value of transaction:

       1064.3451p PER SHARE (MARKET SALE)

14.   Date and place of transaction: 7 DECEMBER 2007 LONDON

15.   Total holding following notification and total percentage holding
following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account
when calculating percentage):

317,368 SHARES - 0.08%

16.   Date issuer informed of transaction:  7 DECEMBER 2007

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17.   Date of grant:

18.   Period during which or date on which it can be exercised:

19.   Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option:

20.   Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number):

21.   Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to
be fixed at the time of exercise:

22.   Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification:

23.   Any additional information:

24.   Name of contact and telephone number for queries: NEIL BURDETT - 020 8457
8229

Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:
NEIL BURDETT

Date of notification:  7 DECEMBER 2007



DTR 3.1.4R(1)

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTION OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS



1.    Name of the issuer: SMITHS GROUP PLC

2.    State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DTR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made
in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006; or (iii) both (i) and
(ii):  (i)

DISCLOSURE RELATING TO A DIRECTOR

3.    Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director:

MR JOHN LANGSTON

4.    State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person:  NO

5.    Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a nonbeneficial interest:

NOTIFICATION RE HOLDING OF AND CONTINGENT SHARE AWARD MADE TO THE DIRECTOR NAMED
IN 3 ABOVE

6.    Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares:

       ORDINARY SHARES OF 37.5p

7.    Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them:

       DIRECTOR NAMED IN 3 ABOVE

8     State the nature of the transaction:

(A)   VESTING OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE
SHARE PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 44,547 SHARES

(B)   LAPSE OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE SHARE
PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 22,274 SHARES;

(C)   EXERCISE OF OPTION GRANTED UNDER THE SMITHS INDUSTRIES SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DEFERRED SHARE SCHEME ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 17,922 SHARES AT 0.1p PER SHARE;
AND

(D)   MARKET SALE OF 25,675 SHARES TO FINANCE INCOME TAX AND NIC LIABILITIES
ARISING FROM (A) AND (C) ABOVE;

9.    Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired:

62,469 SHARES

10.   Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): 0.02%

11.   Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed:

       25,675 SHARES

12.   Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): <0.01%

13.   Price per share or value of transaction:

       1064.3451p PER SHARE (MARKET SALE)

14.   Date and place of transaction: 7 DECEMBER 2007 LONDON

15.   Total holding following notification and total percentage holding
following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account
when calculating percentage):

175,650 SHARES - 0.05%

16.   Date issuer informed of transaction:  7 DECEMBER 2007

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17.   Date of grant:

18.   Period during which or date on which it can be exercised:

19.   Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option:

20.   Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number):

21.   Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to
be fixed at the time of exercise:

22.   Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification:

23.   Any additional information:

24.   Name of contact and telephone number for queries: NEIL BURDETT - 020 8457
8229

Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:
NEIL BURDETT

Date of notification:  7 DECEMBER 2007



DTR 3.1.4R(1)

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTION OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS



1.    Name of the issuer: SMITHS GROUP PLC

2.    State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DTR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made
in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006; or (iii) both (i) and
(ii):  (i)

DISCLOSURE RELATING TO A DIRECTOR

3.    Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director:

MR DAVID PETER LILLYCROP

4.    State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person:  NO

5.    Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a nonbeneficial interest:

NOTIFICATION RE HOLDING OF AND CONTINGENT SHARE AWARDS MADE TO THE DIRECTOR
NAMED IN 3 ABOVE

6.    Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares:

       ORDINARY SHARES OF 37.5p

7.    Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them:

       DIRECTOR NAMED IN 3 ABOVE

8     State the nature of the transaction:

(A)   VESTING OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE
SHARE PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 42,491 SHARES;

(B)   LAPSE OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE SHARE
PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 21,246 SHARES;

(C)   EXERCISE OF OPTION GRANTED UNDER THE SMITHS INDUSTRIES SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DEFERRED SHARE SCHEME ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 21,750 SHARES AT 0.1p PER SHARE;
AND

(D)   MARKET SALE OF 26,403 SHARES TO FINANCE INCOME TAX AND NIC LIABILITIES
ARISING FROM (A) AND (C) ABOVE;

9.    Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired:

64,241 SHARES

10.   Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): 0.02%

11.   Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed:

       26,403 SHARES

12.   Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): <0.01%

13.   Price per share or value of transaction:

       1064.3451p PER SHARE (MARKET SALE)

14.   Date and place of transaction: 7 DECEMBER 2007 LONDON

15.   Total holding following notification and total percentage holding
following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account
when calculating percentage):

142,945 SHARES - 0.04%

16.   Date issuer informed of transaction:  7 DECEMBER 2007

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17.   Date of grant:

18.   Period during which or date on which it can be exercised:

19.   Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option:

20.   Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number):

21.   Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to
be fixed at the time of exercise:

22.   Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification:

23.   Any additional information:

24.   Name of contact and telephone number for queries: NEIL BURDETT - 020 8457
8229

Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:
NEIL BURDETT

Date of notification:  7 DECEMBER 2007



DTR 3.1.4R(1)

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTION OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS



1.    Name of the issuer: SMITHS GROUP PLC

2.    State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DTR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made
in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006; or (iii) both (i) and
(ii):  (i)

DISCLOSURE RELATING TO A PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY ('PDMR')

3.    Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director:

MR STEPHEN PHIPSON

4.    State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person:  NO

5.    Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a nonbeneficial interest:

NOTIFICATION RE HOLDING OF AND CONTINGENT SHARE AWARD MADE TO THE PDMR NAMED IN
3 ABOVE

6.    Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares:

       ORDINARY SHARES OF 37.5p

7.    Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them:

       PDMR NAMED IN 3 ABOVE

8     State the nature of the transaction:

(A)   VESTING OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE
SHARE PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 31,989 SHARES;

(B)   LAPSE OF PART OF CONTINGENT AWARD UNDER THE SMITHS GROUP PERFORMANCE SHARE
PLAN GRANTED ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 15,995 SHARES;

(C)   EXERCISE OF OPTION GRANTED UNDER THE SMITHS INDUSTRIES SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DEFERRED SHARE SCHEME ON 7 DECEMBER 2004 OVER 10,599 SHARES AT 0.1p PER SHARE;
AND

(D)   MARKET SALE OF 36,335 SHARES (OF WHICH 17,462 SHARES WERE SOLD TO FINANCE
INCOME TAX AND NIC LIABILITIES ARISING FROM (A) AND (C) ABOVE).

9.    Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired:

42,588 SHARES

10.   Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): 0.01%

11.   Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed:

       36,335 SHARES

12.   Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage): <0.01%

13.   Price per share or value of transaction:

       1064.3451p PER SHARE (MARKET SALE)

14.   Date and place of transaction: 7 DECEMBER 2007 LONDON

15.   Total holding following notification and total percentage holding
following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account
when calculating percentage):

57,793 SHARES - 0.01%

16.   Date issuer informed of transaction:  7 DECEMBER 2007

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes

17.   Date of grant:

18.   Period during which or date on which it can be exercised:

19.   Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option:

20.   Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number):

21.   Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to
be fixed at the time of exercise:

22.   Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification:

23.   Any additional information:

24.   Name of contact and telephone number for queries: NEIL BURDETT - 020 8457
8229

Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification:
NEIL BURDETT

Date of notification:  7 DECEMBER 2007




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