London, 5 October 2012
For immediate release
PUBLICATION OF LISTING PARTICULARS
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Listing particulars dated 5 October 2012 relating to Smiths Group plc U.S.$400,000,000 3.625 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 2022 (the "Notes") fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Smiths Group International Holdings Limited (the "Listing Particulars")
The Listing Particulars comprise listing particulars given in compliance with the listing rules made under Section 73A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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Smiths Group
Smiths is a global technology company which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of technologies, Smiths Group products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more than 23,000 people in over 50 countries.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or under any U.S. state securities laws. The Notes may not be offered or sold within the United States to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. person unless the offer or sale would qualify for a registration exemption from the Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. Accordingly, the Notes are being offered and sold only (1) to qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) and (2) outside the United States to non-U.S. persons as defined in, and in compliance with, Regulation S under the Securities Act. See "Plan of Distribution" and "Transfer Restrictions" in the Listing Particulars for information about eligible offerees and transfer restrictions.
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