Aankondiging • Apr 10
Smiths Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Sep 22, 2026 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Sep 22, 2026 Aankondiging • Apr 01
Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect Group Limited from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN). Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect Group Limited from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) for an enterprise value of £1.3 billion on December 11, 2025. The Transaction values Smiths Interconnect at an enterprise value of £1.3 billion, representing 15.1x headline EBITDA of £86.1 million for the fiscal year 2025. Smiths will receive cash consideration for the Transaction which is subject to customary adjustments for working capital, cash and debt.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Rothschild & Co US Inc. act as financial advisor, Julian Runnicles of Jones Day act as legal advisor for Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC. Mark Sorrell, Charlie Lytle, Nick Harper, Harry Webster of Goldman Sachs International, Richard Perelman, Alex Bruce, Saumitra Gorani of J.P. Morgan Securities plc act as financial advisor, White & Case LLP act as legal advisor for Smiths Group plc. Kathryn A. Kelly and Eric B. Sloan of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal counsel to Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC.
Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect Group Limited from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) on April 1, 2026. The transaction provides immediate cash proceeds of approximately £1.3bn for Smiths Interconnect. As confirmed with the Company's half year results, Smiths is fulfilling its commitment to return £1bn of the cash proceeds to shareholders, in the form of a share buyback programme which is currently underway. The balance of the cash proceeds will be used to invest in value creative growth opportunities for Smiths, and to further reinforce its strong balance sheet. Aankondiging • Mar 23
Smiths Group plc Recommends Interim Dividend for Six Months Ended January 31, 2026, Payable on May 13, 2026 Smiths Group plc announced Board is recommending an interim dividend of 15.00 pence, a year-on-year increase of +5.4% for six months ended January 31, 2026. The interim dividend will be paid on 13 May 2026 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 7 April 2026. Interim Ex-Dividend Date is April 2, 2026. Aankondiging • Mar 04
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) agreed to acquire DRC Heat Transfer for approximately £160 million. Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) agreed to acquire DRC Heat Transfer for approximately £160 million on March 3, 2026. A cash consideration of £164 million will be paid by Smiths Group plc. As part of consideration, £164 million is paid towards common equity of DRC Heat Transfer.
The transaction reflects TEV/EBITDA multiple of 10x. For the period ending December 31, 2025, DRC Heat Transfer reported total revenue of £73 million.
The transaction is subject to customary approvals. The expected completion of the transaction is in the second half of fiscal year 2026. Aankondiging • Jan 16
Smiths Group plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Mar 20, 2026 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Mar 20, 2026 Aankondiging • Dec 12
Smiths Detection’s SDX 100100 DV HC Added to TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List Smiths Detection announced that its SDX 100100 DV HC X-ray scanner has been added to the Transportation Security Administration's Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL), enabling its use by regulated operators across the US air cargo sector. The dual-view system is designed to meet the highest air cargo screening standards required by the TSA for inclusion on the ACSTL. Qualification requires compliance with some of the most stringent performance and security criteria in the industry, ensuring that only advanced, reliable and operationally effective systems are approved to help safeguard the global air cargo supply chain. The SDX 100100 DV HC uses two 160 kV X-ray generators to produce horizontal and vertical views of each item simultaneously. This configuration supports fast and effective inspection of tightly packed objects in a single pass, helps speed up the screening process, and provides strong steel penetration and high-quality images to support detection performance and operational efficiency. The design also improves access to the generators for maintenance and servicing. Aankondiging • Dec 03
CVC Capital Partners Fund IX managed by CVC Capital Partners plc (ENXTAM:CVC) entered into an agreement to acquire Smiths Detection Group Ltd. from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) for £2 billion. CVC Capital Partners Fund IX managed by CVC Capital Partners plc (ENXTAM:CVC) entered into an agreement to acquire Smiths Detection Group Ltd. from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) for £2 billion on December 3, 2025. The purchase price is subject to customary adjustments and is is stated on a debt free and cash free basis.
In the financial year ended 31 July 2025, Smiths Detection generated revenue of £963 million, headline EBITDA of £160 million, headline operating profit of £96 million, net income of £48 million, had total assets of £1,650 million and net assets of £1,088 million.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and completion of information and consultation processes with the works council of Smiths Detection France SAS and it is expected to close in the second half of 2026. It is intended that a large portion of the net cash proceeds from the proposed transaction will be returned to shareholders and that any remaining net cash proceeds will be used to invest in organic and inorganic growth for the streamlined Smiths. It has engaged with the trustees of the Smiths Industries Pension Scheme and the TI Group Pension Scheme to discuss the use of net cash proceeds of the strategic transactions and it does not currently anticipate any requirement to allocate any net cash proceeds of sale to either the Smiths Industries Pension Scheme or the TI Group Pension Scheme.
Barclays Bank PLC acted as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins (London) LLP acted as legal counsel to CVC. Freshfields LLP acted as legal advisor and Mark Sorrell, Charlie Lytle, Nick Harper and Harry Webster of Goldman Sachs International and Richard Perelman, Alex Bruce, Charles Oakes and Mayank Chaturvedi of J.P. Morgan Securities plc acted as financial advisors to Smiths. Aankondiging • Nov 20
Smiths Group plc Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2026 Smiths Group plc reaffirmed revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2026. As a result of this performance and supported by order book, the company is reaffirming fiscal year 2026 guidance on a continuing operations basis of full-year organic revenue growth of 4%-6%, with continuing margin expansion, supported by the on-track delivery of the Acceleration Plan. Aankondiging • Nov 19
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) announces an Equity Buyback for £1,000 million worth of its shares. Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £1,000 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is commitment to return a large portion of disposal and deliver attractive shareholder returns.. The program is valid till end of calendar year 2026 Aankondiging • Oct 17
Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect Group Limited from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) for an enterprise value of £1.3 billion. Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect Group Limited from Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) for an enterprise value of £1.3 billion on December 11, 2025. The Transaction values Smiths Interconnect at an enterprise value of £1.3 billion, representing 15.1x headline EBITDA of £86.1 million for the fiscal year 2025. Smiths will receive cash consideration for the Transaction which is subject to customary adjustments for working capital, cash and debt.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Rothschild & Co US Inc. act as financial advisor, Julian Runnicles of Jones Day act as legal advisor for Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC. Mark Sorrell, Charlie Lytle, Nick Harper, Harry Webster of Goldman Sachs International, Richard Perelman, Alex Bruce, Saumitra Gorani of J.P. Morgan Securities plc act as financial advisor, White & Case LLP act as legal advisor for Smiths Group plc. Aankondiging • May 21
Smiths Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2025 Smiths Group plc provided earnings guidance for the full year 2025. For the year, the company now expects to be towards the top end of its 6% to 8% organic revenue growth guidance range. Aankondiging • Mar 26
Smiths Group plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 14 May 2025 The Board of Smiths Group plc is declaring an interim dividend of 14.23 pence, a year-on-year increase of +5.0% (HY2024: 13.55 pence). The interim dividend will be paid on 14 May 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 4 April 2025. Aankondiging • Mar 25
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) acquired Duc-Pac Corporation for $40.5 million. Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) acquired Duc-Pac Corporation for $40.5 million on March 25, 2025.
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) completed the acquisition of Duc-Pac Corporation on March 25, 2025. Aankondiging • Jan 18
Engine Capital Issues a Letter to Smiths Group On January 17, 2025, Engine Capital announced that it has issues a letter to Smiths Group and urged the Company's Board of Directors to publicly commit to a strategic alternatives process aimed at a sale to maximize value for shareholders which includes : 1) the Company has persistently traded at a 'conglomerate discount' to its sum of the parts and its segment-level peers despite strong financials and operating performance, 2) believes a sale of the entire Company or its four businesses could deliver a significant premium to the Company' current share price, 3) cautions the board and new CEO Roland carter against pursuing material acquisitions while maintaining its conglomerate structure. Aankondiging • Jan 15
Smiths Group plc Revises Organic Revenue Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2025 Smiths Group plc revised organic revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025. For the year, the company revised organic revenue growth within the medium-term target range of 6%-8%, from the previously increased 5%-7% guidance, and above the medium-term organic revenue growth target. Aankondiging • Jan 07
Smiths Group plc Appoints Simon Pryce as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with Effect from 1 February 2025 Smiths Group plc announced the appointment of Simon Pryce as an independent Non-executive Director, with effect from 1 February 2025. On joining the Board, Simon will become a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. Biographic details are set out below. Simon Pryce is the Chief Executive of RS Group plc ("RS Group"), a FTSE listed, digitally enabled, global distributor of product and service solutions for process industry maintenance, repair and operation's needs. He was appointed to the role in April 2023. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc between 2018 and 2022 and Chief Executive of BBA Aviation plc between 2007 and 2018. He was a non-executive Director of RS Group from 2016 and Remuneration Committee Chairman from 2020 until his appointment as CEO. Simon is a chartered accountant by training and prior to 2007 had a background in banking, finance and operational leadership in global engineering businesses. Aankondiging • Dec 20
Smiths Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Sep 23, 2025 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Sep 23, 2025 Aankondiging • Nov 13
Smiths Group plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Mar 25, 2025 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Mar 25, 2025 Aankondiging • Sep 25
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) agreed to acquire Modular Metal Fabricators, Inc. Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) agreed to acquire Modular Metal Fabricators, Inc. on September 24, 2024. A cash consideration will be paid by Smiths Group plc. In a related party transaction, Smiths Group plc agreed to acquire Wattco, Inc. for a combined purchase price of up to £110 million. The expected completion of the transaction is October 1, 2024. Aankondiging • Jun 05
Smiths Group plc Appoints Alister Cowan as Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit & Risk Committee, Effect from 1 July 2024 Smiths Group plc announced that, aspart of its orderly succession planning activities, Alister Cowan will join the Board of Smiths as an independent non-executive Director with effect from 1 July 2024. On joining the Board Alister will become a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. Biographic details are set out below. Alister Cowan was previously Chief Financial Officer of the Suncor Energy Inc. the US and Canadian listed integrated energy company from 2014 to 2023. Prior to joining Suncor, Alister served as Chief Financial Officer of Husky Energy Inc. from 2008 to 2014. Before joining Husky Energy, he held various positions with companies throughout Europe, New Zealand, and Canada. He is an independent non-executive Director at The Chemours Co., a US listed chemicals company where he serves as a member of the Audit and Environmental, Health, and Safety & Operational Performance Committees. A dual Canadian and UK citizen, Alister is a graduate of Heriot-Watt University in the UK and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland having qualified whilst at KPMG. Aankondiging • Feb 29
Smiths Group plc Announces Directorate Changes Smiths Group plc as previously communicated, as part of orderly succession planning, Bill Seeger will retire from the Board of Smiths on 31 May 2024 at which point Mark Seligman will take over as the Senior Independent Director. In anticipation of Bill Seeger's retirement, he resigned as Smiths nominated Director on the Board of ICU Medical Inc. with effect from 28 February 2024. Aankondiging • Jan 24
Smiths Group plc Announces Directors' Change in Responsibilities Smiths Group plc announced Nomination & Governance Committee, the Board has agreed a number of changes to the Board's Committee structure and the Committees' memberships. The changes will take effect from 1 February 2024 such that from that date the Committee structure and the Committee memberships: Science, Sustainability & Excellence Committee: Dame Ann Dowling - Chair; Pam Cheng, Karin Hoeing and Noel Tata as members. Audit & Risk Committee: Richard Howes (Chair); Bill Seeger and Mark Seligman. Nomination & Governance Committee: Steve Williams (Chair); Karin Hoeing, Richard Howes, Mark Seligman and Noel Tata as members. Remuneration & People Committee: Karin Hoeing (Chair), Pam Cheng, Dame Ann Dowling and Steve Williams as members. Aankondiging • Nov 17
Smiths Group plc Approves Final Dividend Smiths Group plc at its AGM held on 16 November 2023 approved to Declare a final dividend of 28.7 pence per share. Aankondiging • Nov 10
Smiths Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Sep 24, 2024 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Sep 24, 2024 Aankondiging • Aug 31
Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) acquired Heating & Cooling Products, Inc. for $82 million. Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) acquired Heating & Cooling Products, Inc. for $82 million on August 30, 2023. The deal value is on a cash and debt-free basis. HCP will be integrated into Smith's Flex-Tek division.HCP's unaudited revenue for the 12 months to 31 July 2023 was $69 million. HCP was purchased from a private seller in a proprietary transaction for less than 7x estimated 2023 EBITDA.Smiths Group plc (LSE:SMIN) completed the acquisition of Heating & Cooling Products, Inc. on August 30, 2023. Aankondiging • May 19
Smiths Group plc Raises Revenue Guidance for the Full Year 2023 Smiths Group plc raised revenue guidance for the full year 2023. The company is raising full year 2023 guidance to around 10% organic revenue growth with moderate margin improvement. Aankondiging • Oct 14
Smiths Group plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Mar 24, 2023 Smiths Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Mar 24, 2023