FAQs
General
What are the key facts about Smiths Group?
Company name: Smiths Group plc
2012 revenue: £3,038m
Number of employees: 23,000
Ordinary share listing: London Stock Exchange
Ordinary share ticker: SMIN.L
ADR ratio: 1:1
Where can I view a copy of your latest Annual Report?
Our latest Annual Report is available on our website.
What are Smiths Group's main businesses?
Smiths Group has five divisions - John Crane, Smiths Medical, Smiths Detection, Smiths Interconnect and Flex-Tek. They are focused on the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy, communications and engineered components markets worldwide. Our customers range from governments and their agencies, to hospitals, petrochemical companies and equipment manufacturers and service providers in various sectors around the world.
You can learn more about the divisions here and by visiting their websites:
- John Crane - www.johncrane.com
- Smiths Medical - www.smiths-medical.com
- Smiths Detection - www.smithsdetection.com
- Smiths Interconnect - www.smithsinterconnect.com
- Flex-Tek - www.flextekgroup.com
Where does Smiths Group operate?
The group operates in more than 50 countries worldwide, with sites in North America, UK, Africa, Europe, Russia and China. Our headquarters are in London in the United Kingdom.
Who are your customers?
We serve a diverse range of global consumers including governments and their agencies, petrochemical companies, hospitals, telecommunications companies and manufacturers in a variety of sectors around the world.
Who are the members of the Smiths Group board?
| Name | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Donald Brydon, CBE | Chairman |
| Philip Bowman | Chief Executive |
| Peter Turner | Finance Director |
| David Challen, CBE | Non Executive Director |
| Tanya Fratto | Non Executive Director |
| Anne Quinn, CBE | Non Executive Director |
| Sir Kevin Tebbit, KCB, CMG | Non Executive Director |
| Bruno Angelici | Non Executive Director |
Find out more about the members of the Smiths Group board.
What is the address for Smiths Group's headquarters?
The address for our headquarters is
Head Office
Smiths Group plc
2nd Floor
Cardinal Place
80 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5JL
How many employees does Smiths Group have?
Smiths Group employs over 23,000 people in more than 50 countries worldwide.
What is Smiths Group's corporate social responsibility policy?
Smiths Group promotes the importance of ethical practice across the business though our Code of Business Ethics, a 12 point policy which applies to all Smiths businesses and employees worldwide and provides the framework for policies, programmes and procedures for a range of corporate responsibility issues. It is endorsed and fully supported by the Board. You can read more about the Code here.
Where can I find a copy of your press pack?
You can access the press pack here.
How can I download a copy of the Smiths Group logo?
You can download the logo guidelines by clicking here.
How do I arrange an interview with a member of your management?
Contact Peter Durman, Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications. Peter is the company’s authorised spokesman to the investment community. Contact him to discuss strategy, direction, governance & responsibilities, competitive strengths, technologies and business performance.
T. +44 (0) 20 7808 5512
E. investor[DOT]relations[AT]smiths[DOT]com
How do I subscribe to your email news service?
Simply complete your details on the email updates page and you will be added to the email news alert service.
Where can I find photos of the Board?
You will find photos of the Board here.
What types of events does Smiths Group sponsor?
We will consider applications for sponsorship from charities and non profit organisations that demonstrate how a donation will enhance the well-being of people through improved education, health/welfare or environment. Organisations must be working in the Health, Education and wellbeing or Environment sectors.
Financial
What do Smiths Group's net sales amount to?
Smiths Group's 2012 net revenue amounted to £3,038m
Where can I see a copy of your latest results presentation?
The latest set of results can be viewed on the homepage of our website.
What are your next key dates?
You can view our full financial calendar here.