An Interim Dividend of 8.1p per share (1999: 7.4p) has been declared and will be paid on
17 May 2000 to holders of all ordinary shares whose names are registered at close of business on 31 March 2000, and a scrip dividend will be offered as an alternative.

Copies of this half yearly report are sent to shareholders and will be made available to the public at the company's registered office,
765 Finchley Road,
London NW11 8DS.

By Order of the Board
14 March 2000

Alan Smith
Secretary

 

 
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Registered Office
Smiths Industries plc
765 Finchley Road
London NW11 8DS, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8458 3232
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8458 4380
E-mail: plc@smiths-industries.com
Incorporated in England No 137013