[6-K] SMITH & NEPHEW PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc filed a block listing six monthly return covering 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025. During the period, the company allotted 206 securities under the Global Share Plan 2010 and 5,758 securities under the Global Share Plan 2020.

Balances not yet issued/allotted at the period end included 3,756 (Global Share Plan 2010) and 403,258 (Global Share Plan 2020). The ShareSave and International ShareSave plans (2012 and 2022) recorded no allotments and maintained prior unallotted balances.

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

  October 16, 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 __

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Global Share Plan 2010
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		3,962
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		206
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		3,756

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Smith & Nephew ShareSave Plan (2012)
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		432,252
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		-
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		432,252

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Smith & Nephew International ShareSave Plan (2012)
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		612,504
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		-
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		612,504

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Global Share Plan 2020
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		409,016
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		5,758
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		403,258

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Smith & Nephew ShareSave Plan (2022)
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		126,126
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		-
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		126,126

Name of applicant:		Smith & Nephew plc
Name of scheme:		Smith & Nephew International ShareSave Plan (2022)
Period of return:	From:	1 February 2025	To:	31 July 2025
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		35,210
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):		-
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):		-
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		35,210

Name of contact:	Philip Horner, Deputy Company Secretary
Telephone number of contact:	01923 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: October 16, 2025	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What period does Smith & Nephew (SNN) 6-K block listing return cover?

It covers 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025.

How many securities did SNN allot under the Global Share Plan 2010?

SNN allotted 206 securities during the period.

How many securities did SNN allot under the Global Share Plan 2020?

SNN allotted 5,758 securities during the period.

What are the period-end unallotted balances for SNN’s 2010 and 2020 plans?

Balances were 3,756 (Global Share Plan 2010) and 403,258 (Global Share Plan 2020).

Did SNN’s 2012 and 2022 ShareSave plans have any allotments in this period?

No. The 2012 and 2022 ShareSave and International ShareSave plans recorded no allotments.

Which SNN executive is listed as the contact for this return?

The contact is Philip Horner, Deputy Company Secretary (Tel: 01923 477100).