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RNS Number : 4369P

Smiths Group PLC

29 May 2018

News Release

London, 27 May 2018

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Sunday 27 May 2018

Smiths Group plc ("Smiths")

Statement regarding Smiths Medical

Smiths notes the press speculation regarding discussions involving its Smiths Medical business and confirms that it is in very early stage discussions about a potential combination of its medical division with ICU Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICUI).

The Board of Smiths routinely reviews all options for the Group's portfolio of businesses to maximise value for Smiths shareholders.

There can be no certainty that a transaction will be concluded.

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 Contact details 
 Investor enquiries 
 Jemma Spalton, Smiths           Marion Le Bot, Smiths 
  Group                           Group 
  +44 (0)20 7004 1637             +44 (0)20 7004 1672 
  +44 (0)78 6739 0350             +44 (0)75 8315 4386 
  jemma.spalton@smiths.com        marion.lebot@smiths.com 
 Media enquiries 
 Deborah Scott, FTI Consulting   Alex Le May, FTI Consulting 
  +44 (0)20 3727 1459             +44 (0)20 3727 1308 
  +44 (0)797 953 7449             +44 (0)7702 443 312 
  smiths@fticonsulting.com        smiths@fticonsulting.com

About Smiths Group

Smiths Group is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) and operates a sponsored level one ADR programme (SMGZY). A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the medical technology, security & defence, general industrial, oil & gas, and space & aerospace markets worldwide. Smiths Group employs c.22,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.

About Smiths Medical

Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of specialised medical devices and equipment for global markets, focusing on the medication delivery, vital care and safety devices market segments. For more information visit www.smiths-medical.com.

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