Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) details issued share capital and voting shares

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Smith & Nephew plc reports its latest share capital and voting rights position as at 31 December 2025. The company’s total issued share capital comprises 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, including 27,963,140 ordinary shares held in treasury. Because treasury shares do not carry voting rights, shareholders currently have 849,761,705 voting shares in issue, with one vote per share. Investors are advised that this voting share figure should be used as the denominator when assessing whether their holdings trigger notification obligations under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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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

January 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 January 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 December 2025 comprises 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 27,963,140 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 849,761,705 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: January 02, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What total share capital does Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) report as of 31 December 2025?

As at 31 December 2025, Smith & Nephew plc reports total issued share capital of 877,724,845 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, which includes shares held in treasury.

How many Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) shares carry voting rights?

The company states that its issued share capital with one voting right per share consists of 849,761,705 ordinary shares, after excluding treasury shares from voting rights.

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

Smith & Nephew plc reports that 27,963,140 ordinary shares are held in treasury, which are included in total issued share capital but do not carry voting rights.

Which share figure should SNN investors use for FCA notification thresholds?

The company explains that shareholders should use 849,761,705 voting ordinary shares as the denominator when determining if they must notify their interest or changes in interest under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

What type of shares make up Smith & Nephew plc’s (SNN) capital?

The capital consists of ordinary shares of US20¢ each, which each carry one voting right, except for those held in treasury that do not carry voting rights.

Who is the company contact named in this Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) update?

The update is signed by Philip Horner, Deputy Company Secretary of Smith & Nephew plc, who provides a contact telephone number for the company.