Smiths Group to Divest Screening Technology Division to CVC Capital Partners for $2.6 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 03 2025
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Source: WSJ
Sale Agreement: Smiths Group has agreed to sell its Smiths Detection business to CVC Capital Partners for £2.0 billion ($2.64 billion), including debt and cash.
Transaction Timeline: The completion of the sale is expected in the second half of 2026.
Shareholder Returns: Smiths Group plans to return a significant portion of the net cash proceeds from the sale to its shareholders.
Future Updates: The company will provide further updates on the timing and mechanisms for the shareholder returns in due course.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
