31 May 2013
The Board of Smiths Group notes the recent media speculation about Smiths Medical. Smiths today confirms that it has received a preliminary approach for the Medical division. This approach may or may not lead to a transaction. Discussions are at an early stage and a further announcement will be made as appropriate.
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