Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) updates total voting share count

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Smith & Nephew plc has updated investors on its voting rights and share capital. As at 28 February 2026, the company had 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each in issue, including 27,835,540 shares held in treasury. Because treasury shares do not carry voting rights, shareholders have a total of 849,889,305 voting shares to use as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify the regulator of their holdings or changes in their stake.

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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 02, 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 __

2 March 2026

Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, the total issued share capital of Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company") as at 28 February 2026 comprises 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 27,835,540 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 849,889,305 ordinary shares. This is the figure, which should be used by shareholders as the denominator when determining whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. 

Philip Horner

Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:    +44 (0)1923 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 02, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What is Smith & Nephew (SNN) total issued share capital as of 28 February 2026?

As of 28 February 2026, Smith & Nephew’s total issued share capital is 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each. This number includes shares held in treasury as part of the overall issued capital.

How many Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares are held in treasury?

Smith & Nephew holds 27,835,540 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued but do not carry voting rights, so they are excluded when calculating the total voting share count for disclosure thresholds.

What is the Smith & Nephew (SNN) voting rights total for disclosure purposes?

Smith & Nephew states that shareholders should use 849,889,305 ordinary shares as the denominator for voting rights. This figure reflects issued shares excluding treasury stock and is used to assess regulatory disclosure obligations.

Why did Smith & Nephew (SNN) publish this voting rights and capital update?

Smith & Nephew published this update to comply with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. It provides the current voting share denominator investors must use when determining if they must notify interests or changes in holdings.

What is the voting right per Smith & Nephew (SNN) ordinary share?

Each Smith & Nephew ordinary share carries one voting right. However, treasury shares do not exercise votes, so only non-treasury issued shares are counted when calculating total voting rights under the FCA’s transparency rules.

Which form does Smith & Nephew (SNN) use for its annual US reporting?

Smith & Nephew files its annual reports with the SEC under cover of Form 20-F. This designation confirms the company’s status as a foreign private issuer for US securities reporting purposes.