<p>➀ Molex announces acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, following its purchase of AirBorn in 2024, to strengthen its aerospace/defense and industrial market presence;</p><p>➁ Smiths Interconnect provides advanced electronic and RF products for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor test sectors, with operations across 12 countries;</p><p>➂ The £1.3bn deal aligns with Smiths Group's strategic shift toward industrial engineering and is expected to close by mid-2026 pending regulatory approval.</p>