Smith & Nephew (SNN) publishes 2025 annual report and 2026 AGM documents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc submitted a Form 6-K to inform investors that its 2025 Annual Report and related shareholder documents are now available. The company has published the 2025 Annual Report, the Notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the Form of Proxy for the 2026 AGM, and proposed new Articles of Association.

The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F was also filed with the SEC on the same day, and all documents are accessible via the UK National Storage Mechanism and the company’s investor relations website.

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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

March 16, 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 __

16 March 2026

Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company")

Annual Financial Report & Notice of AGM

The following documents have today been published:

1.       2025 Annual Report

2.       Notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting

3.       Form of Proxy for the 2026 AGM

4.       Proposed new Articles of Association of the Company

In accordance with UK Listing Rules 6.4.1 and 6.4.3 a copy of each of the above documents has been uploaded to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available for viewing shortly at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed with the SEC earlier today.

Documents will also be made available on the Company's website, https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/who-we-are/investors/shareholder-resources.

The regulated information required in conformity with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 6.3.5 is available in unedited full text within the 2025 Annual Report as uploaded and available on the National Storage Mechanism and on the Company's website as noted above.

Helen Barraclough

Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:  01923 477100

LEI: 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61

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: March 16, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Smith & Nephew (SNN) announce in its latest Form 6-K?

Smith & Nephew announced that its 2025 Annual Report, the Notice of the 2026 AGM, the Form of Proxy, and proposed new Articles of Association have been published and are now available through official regulatory channels and the company’s investor relations website.

Where can investors access Smith & Nephew’s 2025 Annual Report?

The 2025 Annual Report is available on the UK National Storage Mechanism at the FCA’s website and on Smith & Nephew’s own investor relations website under shareholder resources, providing full unedited regulated information for shareholders and other interested readers.

Has Smith & Nephew (SNN) filed its 2025 Annual Report with the SEC?

Yes. Smith & Nephew states that the 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed with the SEC earlier the same day, ensuring compliance with U.S. reporting requirements for foreign private issuers and aligning with its UK disclosure obligations.

What shareholder documents did Smith & Nephew publish alongside the 2025 Annual Report?

Alongside the 2025 Annual Report, Smith & Nephew published the Notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, a Form of Proxy for that AGM, and proposed new Articles of Association, giving shareholders the materials needed to review governance changes and participate.

Which UK rules govern the availability of Smith & Nephew’s 2025 Annual Report?

Smith & Nephew notes that, under UK Listing Rules 6.4.1 and 6.4.3, copies of the 2025 Annual Report and related documents are uploaded to the National Storage Mechanism, where investors can view the regulated information in full text form.