Redemption of Notes

News Release

London, 3 August 2018

For immediate release

Redemption of Notes

Smiths Group plc ("Smiths") today issued a notice of redemption for all of its 7.200 per cent Notes due May 2019 (the "Notes"). The Notes are guaranteed by Smiths Group International Holdings Limited. US$250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount is outstanding. The redemption date will be 4 September 2018.

Contact details

Investor enquiries

Jemma Spalton, Smiths Group

+44 (0)20 7004 1637

+44 (0)78 6739 0350

[email protected]

Marion Le Bot, Smiths Group

+44 (0)20 7004 1672

+44 (0)75 8315 4386

[email protected]

Media enquiries

Deborah Scott, FTI Consulting

+44 (0)20 3727 1459

+44 (0)79 7953 7449

[email protected]

Alex Le May, FTI Consulting

+44 (0)20 3727 1308

+44 (0)77 0244 3312

[email protected]

Smiths 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, energy, space & commercial aerospace, construction, transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. Smiths Group employs c.22,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.