<div id="readability-page-1"><div>         <div>                        <ul type="disc">   <li><b>Broadened portfolio elevates support for diverse customer applications across aerospace and defense, medical and semiconductor test industries</b></li>   <li><b>Combined expertise across 90 plants in 22 countries offers more localized design and engineering support across North America, Europe and Asia</b></li>   <li><b>Expanded manufacturing footprint increases supply chain stability and resiliency</b></li>  </ul><p>,  /PRNewswire/ -- Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, marking a major milestone in Molex's vision to enable technology that is transforming the future and improving people's lives. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components and optical transceivers for harsh environments. Smiths Interconnect also brings leading semiconductor test capabilities that complement Molex's data communications and data center solutions to support growth in AI, along with a strong medical interconnect capability to support Medtech customers.</p>             <p><span>                 Continue Reading                   <br/>                   <i></i>                                </span>             </p>             <div>               <div>                 <div>                                       <div>                                                               <figure>                        <p><img id="imageid_2" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null"/>                    </p>                       <figcaption>         Molex completes its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, strengthening high-reliability connectivity innovation and global footprint.       </figcaption>     </figure>                                                                                  </div>                 </div>               </div>             </div>             <p>&#34;We are excited to finalize the Smiths Interconnect acquisition, which expands our portfolio and engineering expertise worldwide,&#34; said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. &#34;Along with their products and technology, we are excited about the Smiths Interconnect's global team and the strong customer relationships that they have established.&#34;</p>                            <p>As the largest acquisition in Molex's history, the addition of Smiths Interconnect positions Molex to drive innovation across the high-reliability interconnect market—encompassing aerospace and defense, space exploration, industrial, medical and semiconductor test industries. The combination of Smiths Interconnect's capabilities with Molex's global footprint, engineering strength, culture and financial strength enables Molex to deliver increased value to customers around the world.</p>               <p>&#34;This acquisition reinforces Molex's position as a leader across every sector where high reliability is critical,&#34; said Michael Cole, SVP and president, Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division, Molex. &#34;By unifying these high-reliability solutions under the Molex banner, we provide a borderless platform that enables engineers to leverage ruggedized, precision-engineered connectivity.&#34;</p><p>The Smiths Interconnect acquisition expands Molex's global footprint to over 90 plants across 22 countries, and its global headcount to over 55,000 employees. The integration creates strong design and technical alignment to enhance innovation and solution capabilities to provide more value to customers. This news builds upon the November 2024 acquisition of AirBorn by Molex, a foundational milestone in serving customers in the aerospace and defense market.</p><p>&#34;The integration of Smiths Interconnect into the Molex engineering ecosystem is a significant win for the global design engineering community,&#34; said Lew LaFornara, SVP, Global Interconnect Business Strategy, TTI. &#34;As a prominent Smiths Interconnect distributor, we are excited to continue offering our customers access to a robust line of mission-critical solutions—spanning aerospace and defense, medical, industrial and semiconductor test—all backed by Molex's world-class logistics and technical support.&#34;</p><p><b>About Molex</b><br/>Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the consumer device, aerospace and defense, data center, cloud, telecommunications, transportation, industrial automation and healthcare industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of <i>Creating Connections for Life</i>. For more information, visit www.molex.com.</p><p>SOURCE Molex Incorporated</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwNDAxJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9Q0cyNDUyOCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjA0MDEwMzAwUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19DRzI0NTI4?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwNDAxJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9Q0cyNDUyOCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjA0MDEwMzAwUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19DRzI0NTI4"/></p></div>       </div></div>

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<p>Molex has completed its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, enhancing its portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions across various industries, including aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. This acquisition, the largest in Molex's history, expands its global footprint to over 90 plants in 22 countries and increases its workforce to over 55,000 employees. The integration aims to drive innovation and provide enhanced value to customers by leveraging Smiths Interconnect's capabilities in ruggedized connectors and semiconductor testing.</p>

03:00 ETMolex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, Expanding Portfolio of High-Reliability Connectivity Solutions