Smith & Nephew sets 837,417,128 voting shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC (SNN) reports its updated voting rights and share capital position as at 31 August 2026. The company has a total issued share capital of 877,738,166 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, which includes 40,321,038 ordinary shares held in treasury.
After excluding treasury shares, the company's issued share capital with voting rights consists of 837,417,128 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. Shareholders are directed to use this voting-share figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Total issued share capital: 877,738,166 ordinary shares of US20¢ each
Treasury shares: 40,321,038 ordinary shares
Shares with voting rights: 837,417,128 ordinary shares
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Total issued share capital
877,738,166 ordinary shares of US20¢ each
As at 31 August 2026
Treasury shares
40,321,038 ordinary shares
Included within total issued share capital as at 31 August 2026
Shares with voting rights
837,417,128 ordinary shares
Issued share capital with one voting right per share as at 31 August 2026
Form of annual report
Form 20-F
Company files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F
LEI
213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61
Legal Entity Identifier for SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
Key Terms
treasury, voting right, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Form 20-F, +1 more
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treasury financial
"including 40,321,038 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.
voting right financial
"The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
Form 20-F regulatory
"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
Legal Entity Identifier regulatory
"LEI: 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61"
A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.
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