The Smiths Group has cut contributions to the Smiths Industries Pension Scheme (SIPS) by 60% after a dramatic improvement in funding levels allowed trustees to de-risk its investments.
As a result of this agreement, which takes effect in December 2015, the total annual contribution to SIPS will fall from £60m to £24m, resulting in a £36m increase in free cash flow. Smith's chi...
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