Smiths Group PLC Statement re Smiths Medical (7188A)
September 13 2018 - 7:45AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7188A
Smiths Group PLC
13 September 2018
News Release
London, 13 September 2018
For immediate release
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Smiths Group statement regarding Smiths Medical
On 27 May 2018, Smiths confirmed that it was in early
discussions regarding a potential combination of its Smiths Medical
business with ICU Medical Inc. ("ICU"). Smiths today announces
these discussions have ended because the parties have been unable
to agree the terms of a combination.
The Board recognised the complementary strengths of both
businesses. However, it was important that any such combination did
not undervalue Smiths Medical and its prospects.
In recent years, Smiths Medical has invested significantly in a
substantial ongoing programme of new product launches. It will
continue its strategy to focus on organic growth, investing in
R&D to strengthen its portfolio of category-leading products,
which are trusted by clinicians and patients around the world.
In parallel, Smiths will continue to review all options for its
businesses to enhance its leadership positions and optimise value
for Smiths shareholders.
Andy Reynolds Smith, Chief Executive of Smiths, said:
"We have ended discussions with ICU today after careful
consideration and in the interests of our shareholders. Smiths
Medical will continue to capitalise on the increased investment
that it is making in new product development. We remain confident
that our strategy for Smiths Medical will drive market
outperformance and world-class competitiveness. Alongside continued
active portfolio management across all our businesses, this will
deliver long-term sustainable growth and attractive returns for our
shareholders."
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Enquiries:
Investor enquiries
Jemma Spalton, Smiths Group Marion Le Bot, Smiths 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
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 213800MJL6IPZS3ASA11
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, 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.
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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