Smith & Nephew (SNN) details 853.97M voting shares in 6-K

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Smith & Nephew plc reports its updated share capital and voting rights position. As at 31 March 2026, the company has 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each in issue, including 23,761,952 held in treasury. The issued share capital with voting rights consists of 853,971,798 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. Shareholders are directed to use 853,971,798 as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Total issued shares: 877,733,750 shares Treasury shares: 23,761,952 shares Voting share capital: 853,971,798 shares +2 more

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Total issued shares 877,733,750 shares Ordinary shares of US20¢ each as at 31 March 2026

Treasury shares 23,761,952 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury within issued capital

Voting share capital 853,971,798 shares Ordinary shares with one voting right per share

Nominal value per share US20¢ per share Par value of each ordinary share

Reference rule FCA DTR 5.6.1 Basis for voting rights and capital disclosure

Key Terms

treasury, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, voting right per share, ordinary shares of US20¢ each, +1 more

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treasury financial

"including 23,761,952 ordinary shares held in treasury."

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory

"In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, the total issued share capital..."

voting right per share financial

"The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 853,971,798 ordinary shares."

ordinary shares of US20¢ each financial

"comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 23,761,952 ordinary shares held in treasury."

LEI regulatory

"LEI: 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61"

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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

April 01, 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 __

1 April 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 31 March 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 23,761,952 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 853,971,798 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: April 01, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What share capital does Smith & Nephew (SNN) report as of 31 March 2026?

Smith & Nephew reports total issued share capital of 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each as of 31 March 2026. This figure includes shares held in treasury and reflects the company’s overall equity structure at that date.

How many voting shares does Smith & Nephew (SNN) currently have?

Smith & Nephew states its issued share capital with voting rights consists of 853,971,798 ordinary shares. Each ordinary share carries one voting right, forming the base used to calculate shareholder voting power and regulatory disclosure thresholds.

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

Smith & Nephew holds 23,761,952 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued but do not normally carry voting rights or receive dividends, so they are excluded when calculating the total voting share capital figure for disclosure purposes.

Which denominator should Smith & Nephew (SNN) shareholders use for FCA disclosure tests?

Shareholders should use 853,971,798 ordinary shares as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their interest or any change in interest under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

What is the nominal value of Smith & Nephew (SNN) ordinary shares?

Each Smith & Nephew ordinary share has a nominal value of US20¢. This par value is a legal unit amount for the shares and does not necessarily reflect the market trading price or the company’s overall market valuation.