Smith & Nephew compliance chief sells 5,800 shares

Smith & Nephew plc filed a Form 6-K detailing a management share transaction under UK Market Abuse Regulation.

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Smith & Nephew plc filed a Form 6-K detailing a management share transaction under UK Market Abuse Regulation. The filing reports that Chief Compliance Officer Alison Parkes, classified as a PDMR, sold 5,800 ordinary shares of Smith & Nephew plc on 8 September 2025.

The ordinary shares, with a nominal value of USD 0.20 each, were sold on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at a price of £14.113605 per share in a single transaction. The disclosure is formally signed on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc by Company Secretary Helen Barraclough.

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What insider transaction did Smith & Nephew (SNN) report in this Form 6-K?

Smith & Nephew reported that Chief Compliance Officer Alison Parkes, a PDMR, sold 5,800 ordinary shares. The transaction was a single sale conducted on the London Stock Exchange at £14.113605 per share, disclosed under UK Market Abuse Regulation.

Who at Smith & Nephew (SNN) sold shares and what is their role?

Chief Compliance Officer Alison Parkes, identified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR), sold shares. Her position places her within senior management, requiring public disclosure of her transactions under UK Market Abuse Regulation and related transparency rules.

How many Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares were sold and at what price?

A total of 5,800 Smith & Nephew plc ordinary shares were sold at a price of £14.113605 per share. The transaction was reported as a single trade and formed the core of the management dealing disclosure in this notice.

On what date and where were the Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares sold?

The shares were sold on 8 September 2025 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON). This venue and date are specified to comply with detailed disclosure requirements for reportable management transactions in Smith & Nephew securities.

Why was this Smith & Nephew (SNN) share sale publicly disclosed?

The sale was disclosed because Alison Parkes is a PDMR and her transactions must be reported under UK Market Abuse Regulation. The company issued this notice and filed a Form 6-K to provide transparency around management dealings in its shares.

What type of shares did the Smith & Nephew (SNN) officer sell?

The transaction involved Smith & Nephew plc ordinary shares with a nominal value of USD 0.20 each. These are the company’s standard listed equity securities, traded on the London Stock Exchange and subject to disclosure when traded by senior managers.

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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

September 09, 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 __

SMITH & NEPHEW PLC

9 September 2025

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

This announcement is made in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018).

Reason for the notification
Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Name	Smith & Nephew plc
LEI	213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Smith & Nephew plc ordinary shares of USD 0.20 each
Identification code	ISIN: GB0009223206
Nature of the transaction	Sale of ordinary shares
Date of Transaction	2025 - 09 - 08
Place of Transaction	London Stock Exchange (XLON)

Name (Position)	Director / PDMR	Price (£)	Volume	Aggregated information
Alison Parkes (Chief Compliance Officer)	PDMR	14.113605	5,800	N/A Single Transaction

Philip Horner

Group Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:  +44 (0)1923 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: September 09, 2025	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary