UK's Smiths Group rises after beating annual profit forecasts

** British engineering firm Smiths Group SMIN.L shares rise 3.9% to 2,691p

** Stock among top gainers on FTSE 100 index .FTSE, which is up 0.08%

** Co reports FY adjusted operating profit of £399 million ($533.38 million), beating company-compiled analyst consensus of £388 million by about 2.8%

** YTD, stock up 10.1%

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