LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Smiths Group PLC (SMIN.L) reported pretax profit of 171
million pounds for the six months ended 31 January 2024 compared to 167 million
pounds, prior year. Earnings per share from continuing operations was 32.0 pence
compared to 28.9 pence. Headline operating profit increased to 246 million
pounds from 241 million pounds. Headline earnings per share from continuing
operations was 48.7 pence compared to 46.5 pence.

First half revenue from continuing operations increased to 1.51 billion pounds
from 1.50 billion pounds, last year. Organic revenue growth was 3.9%, for the
period.

The Group reaffirmed 2024 organic revenue growth within medium-term target range
of 4-6%.

The Board declared an interim dividend of 13.55 pence, a year-on-year increase
of 5.0%. The interim dividend will be paid on 13 May 2024 to shareholders on the
register at close of business on 5 April 2024.

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