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Bank of America trims Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) holding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) reports a TR-1 notification of major holdings from a holder within the Bank of America group. As of the threshold date, this holder had 2.461592% of Smith & Nephew’s voting rights attached to shares and 0.427242% through financial instruments, for a total of 2.888834%, representing 24,191,594 voting rights. This total compares with a previously notified position of 3.172736%. Voting rights attached to shares are held via ISIN US83175M2052, and additional exposure is held through rights to recall and various cash-settled swaps and a put option with expiries between 2027 and 2030.

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Total voting rights held 24,191,594 voting rights Resulting situation when the threshold was crossed or reached
% of voting rights attached to shares 2.461592% Resulting situation on threshold date (section 7 and 8.A)
% of voting rights through financial instruments 0.427242% Resulting situation on threshold date (section 7, 8.B1 and 8.B2)
Total % of voting rights 2.888834% Combined voting rights from shares and financial instruments
Previous total % of voting rights 3.172736% Position of previous notification
Voting rights attached to shares 20,613,790 voting rights Indirect voting rights via ISIN US83175M2052 (Sub Total 8.A)
Financial instruments (Right to Recall) 257,850 voting rights; 0.030791% Sub Total 8.B1
Financial instruments with similar economic effect 3,319,954 voting rights; 0.396451% Cash-settled swaps and put option (Sub Total 8.B2)
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings regulatory
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings 1. Issuer Details"
voting rights attached to shares financial
"% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)"
financial instruments with similar economic effect financial
"Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))"
cash settlement financial
"Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights Swaps"
Cash settlement is a process where, instead of exchanging physical assets like stocks or commodities, the parties involved settle the difference in value with money after a contract ends. For investors, it simplifies transactions by avoiding the need to handle or deliver the actual asset, making it quicker and more convenient to complete trades. This method ensures a straightforward way to settle agreements based on their final value.
Right to Recall financial
"Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights"
full chain of controlled undertakings regulatory
"Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights"

FAQ

What change in major shareholding did Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) disclose?

Smith & Nephew plc disclosed that a holder within the Bank of America group reported a total holding of 2.888834% of voting rights, down from a previously notified 3.172736%. This includes voting rights attached to shares and via financial instruments.

What percentage of Smith & Nephew (SNN) voting rights are held via shares vs financial instruments?

The notifying holder has 2.461592% of Smith & Nephew’s voting rights attached to shares and 0.427242% through financial instruments, for a combined total of 2.888834% of voting rights in the company.

How many Smith & Nephew (SNN) voting rights does the notifying holder control?

The notifying holder controls a total of 24,191,594 voting rights in Smith & Nephew plc at the time the threshold was crossed or reached, combining voting rights from shares and from financial instruments.

What is the role of Bank of America Corporation in this Smith & Nephew (SNN) TR-1 filing?

Bank of America Corporation is listed as the ultimate controlling person in a full chain of controlled undertakings, including Bank of America, National Association, BofA Securities, Inc., and U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, through which voting rights and financial instruments are effectively held.

Which Smith & Nephew (SNN) security is referenced for direct voting rights in this notice?

Direct voting rights relate to shares with ISIN US83175M2052, with 20,613,790 indirect voting rights attached to these shares, corresponding to 2.461592% of Smith & Nephew’s voting rights.

What types of financial instruments over Smith & Nephew (SNN) are included in the TR-1 notification?

The notification lists a Right to Recall instrument over 257,850 voting rights (0.030791%) and several cash-settled swaps plus a put option over a combined 3,319,954 voting rights (0.396451%) with expiries between 2027 and 2030.

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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
 
August 21, 2026
 
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 __
 
 
 
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Issuer Details
 
ISIN
GB0009223206
 
Issuer Name
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
 
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
 
2. Reason for Notification
 
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
 
Name
Bank of America Corporation
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
Wilmington
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United States
 
4. Details of the shareholder
 
Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above
 
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
19-Aug-2026
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
20-Aug-2026
 
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
 
 
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)
 
% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)
 
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)
 
Total number of voting rights held in issuer
 
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
2.461592
 
0.427242
 
2.888834
 
24191594
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
2.402237
 
0.770499
 
3.172736
 
 
 
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)
 
Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
 
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
 
% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
 
% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
 
US83175M2052
 
 
20613790
 
 
2.461592
 
Sub Total 8.A
 
20613790
 
2.461592%
 
 
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
Type of financial instrument
 
Expiration date
 
Exercise/conversion period
 
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted
 
% of voting rights
 
Right to Recall
 
n/a
 
n/a
 
257850
 
0.030791
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
 
257850
 
0.030791%
 
 
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
Type of financial instrument
 
Expiration date
 
Exercise/conversion period
 
Physical or cash settlement
 
Number of voting rights
 
% of voting rights
 
Swaps
 
15/10/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
9506
 
0.001135
 
Swaps
 
05/05/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
502244
 
0.059975
 
Swaps
 
19/07/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
160629
 
0.019181
 
Swaps
 
07/03/2029
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
10077
 
0.001203
 
Swaps
 
02/04/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
1586489
 
0.189450
 
Swaps
 
15/04/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
417327
 
0.049835
 
Swaps
 
15/06/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
491
 
0.000059
 
Swaps
 
18/04/2028
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
112464
 
0.013430
 
Swaps
 
06/01/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
391714
 
0.046776
 
Swaps
 
06/05/2030
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
24678
 
0.002947
 
Swaps
 
30/06/2028
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
2124
 
0.000254
 
Swaps
 
31/07/2028
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
10
 
0.000001
 
Swaps
 
17/08/2028
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
101474
 
0.012117
 
Put Option
 
16/04/2027
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
727
 
0.000088
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
 
3319954
 
0.396451%
 
 
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 
2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)   
   
 
Ultimate controlling person
Name of controlled undertaking
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
 
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
 
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
 
Bank of America Corporation
 
Bank of America, National Association
 
 
 
 
Bank of America Corporation
 
BofA Securities, Inc.
 
 
 
 
Bank of America Corporation
 
U.S. Trust Co of Delaware
 
 
 
 
 
10. In case of proxy voting
 
Name of the proxy holder
 
 
The number and % of voting rights held
 
 
The date until which the voting rights will be held
 
 
If date does not apply, explain below
 
 
11. Additional Information
 
 
 
12. Date of Completion
 
20-Aug-2026
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
London, United Kingdom
 
 
 
 
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: August 21, 2026
By:
/s/ Helen Barraclough
 
 
Helen Barraclough
 
 
Company Secretary