Smith & Nephew reports 837M shares with voting rights

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) reported that 837,434,165 ordinary shares, each with one voting right, formed the denominator shareholders should use as of October 31, 2026, to determine whether they must notify the company of an interest or a change in interest under FCA rules. Total issued share capital was 877,750,024 ordinary shares, including 40,315,859 shares held in treasury.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares with voting rights: 837,434,165 ordinary shares Total issued share capital: 877,750,024 ordinary shares Ordinary shares held in treasury: 40,315,859 ordinary shares +2 more

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Ordinary shares with voting rights 837,434,165 ordinary shares As of October 31, 2026; denominator for FCA interest notifications

Total issued share capital 877,750,024 ordinary shares As of October 31, 2026

Ordinary shares held in treasury 40,315,859 ordinary shares As of October 31, 2026

Voting rights per ordinary share 1 voting right Each ordinary share

Ordinary share value US20¢ per ordinary share Ordinary shares

Key Terms

issued share capital, held in treasury, denominator, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

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issued share capital financial

"The total issued share capital"

Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.

held in treasury financial

"ordinary shares held in treasury"

denominator regulatory

"used by shareholders as the denominator"

The denominator is the number on the bottom of a fraction that shows the total population or base used to calculate a rate, percentage or ratio — for example, the total shares outstanding when calculating earnings per share, or all trial participants when reporting a safety rate. It matters to investors because changing the denominator (by issuing more shares, changing the population measured, or narrowing the base) can make percentages and per‑unit figures look better or worse even if the underlying raw numbers stay the same, much like changing the size of a pizza makes each slice appear larger or smaller.

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.

FAQ

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What share count should SNN shareholders use for FCA interest notifications?

Smith & Nephew plc says shareholders should use 837,434,165 ordinary shares as the denominator when determining whether to notify an interest or a change to an interest under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The figure is as of October 31, 2026.

How many SNN shares were held in treasury?

40,315,859 ordinary shares were held in treasury as of October 31, 2026. They were included in the total issued share capital of 877,750,024 ordinary shares.

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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

November 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 November 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 October 2026 comprises 877,750,024 ordinary shares of US20¢ each (“ordinary shares”), including 40,315,859 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company’s issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 837,434,165 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: November 02, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary