SNN executives acquire ADS through 2025 interim dividend plan

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Smith & Nephew plc reported insider share purchases by its chief executive and several senior executives under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following the 2025 interim dividend paid on 7 November 2025, the plan reinvested dividends to buy Smith & Nephew American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange on 11 November 2025 at a price of $33.2936 per ADS. Participants included Chief Executive Officer Deepak Nath, who acquired 24.80817 ADS, and senior leaders Craig Gaffin, Mizanu Kebede, Paul Connolly and Scott Schaffner, who each acquired small additional ADS positions through this single transaction process.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

November 19, 2025

Commission File Number 001-14978

SMITH & NEPHEW plc

(Registrant’s name)

Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane

Watford, England, WD18 8YE

 (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ✔         Form 40-F __

SMITH & NEPHEW PLC

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

This announcement is made in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018).

Reason for the notification
Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Name	Smith & Nephew plc
LEI	213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ADS)
Identification code	ISIN: US83175M2052
Nature of the transaction	Director and PDMRs are participants of the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which purchased American Depository Shares through the Company's Dividend Re-Investment Plan following the 2025 interim dividend payment on 7 November  2025.
Date of Transaction	2025-11-11
Place of Transaction	New York Stock Exchange

Name	Director / PDMR	Price ($)	Volume	Aggregated information
Craig Gaffin (President, Global Orthopaedics)	PDMR	33.2936	22.50887	N/A Single Transaction
Mizanu Kebede (Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer)	PDMR	33.2936	12.03283	N/A Single Transaction
Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer)	Director	33.2936	24.80817	N/A Single Transaction
Paul Connolly (President, Global Operations)	PDMR	33.2936	24.71901	N/A Single Transaction
Scott Schaffner (President, Sports Medicine)	PDMR	33.2936	29.15332	N/A Single Transaction

Philip Horner

Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc 

Tel:  +44 (0)1923 477100

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Smith & Nephew plc
		(Registrant)
Date: November 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Smith & Nephew (SNN) disclose in this Form 6-K?

Smith & Nephew plc disclosed transactions by its directors and senior managers, showing that they acquired American Depositary Shares (ADS) through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Dividend Re-Investment Plan.

Which Smith & Nephew (SNN) insiders bought ADS and in what amounts?

The notification lists Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer) acquiring 24.80817 ADS, Craig Gaffin 22.50887 ADS, Mizanu Kebede 12.03283 ADS, Paul Connolly 24.71901 ADS and Scott Schaffner 29.15332 ADS.

At what price were Smith & Nephew (SNN) ADS purchased by insiders?

All listed insider transactions were executed at a price of $33.2936 per American Depositary Share (ADS) on the New York Stock Exchange.

When did the Smith & Nephew (SNN) insider transactions take place?

The ADS purchases for the participating directors and PDMRs took place on 11 November 2025, following the 2025 interim dividend payment on 7 November 2025.

What plan was used for these Smith & Nephew (SNN) insider share purchases?

The executives participated in the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which bought ADS through the Dividend Re-Investment Plan after the 2025 interim dividend.

On which market were the Smith & Nephew (SNN) insider ADS transactions conducted?

The insider purchases of Smith & Nephew plc American Depositary Shares were conducted on the New York Stock Exchange.