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Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) leaders buy ADS through employee stock plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc reports purchases of its Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange by three senior leaders under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 10 July 2026 at a price of $24.48 per ADS.

Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer) and Paul Connolly (President, Global Operations) each acquired 434.02369 ADS, while Scott Schaffner (President, Sports Medicine) acquired 256.65972 ADS. The disclosure is made in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation for Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities and persons closely associated with them.

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Purchase price per ADS $24.48 Price per Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR ADS on 2026-07-10
Deepak Nath ADS purchased 434.02369 ADS CEO purchase under Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 2026-07-10
Paul Connolly ADS purchased 434.02369 ADS President, Global Operations purchase on 2026-07-10
Scott Schaffner ADS purchased 256.65972 ADS President, Sports Medicine purchase on 2026-07-10
Transaction date 2026-07-10 Date of ADS purchases on the New York Stock Exchange
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory
"NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES"
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.
American Depositary Shares financial
"Description of the financial instrument... Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ADS)"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Nature of the transaction | Purchase of American Depository Shares as participants of the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"This announcement is made in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) 596/2014...)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
LEI regulatory
"Details of the issuer... Name | Smith & Nephew plc LEI | 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61"
A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

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FAQ

What transactions did Smith & Nephew (SNN) disclose in this 6-K?

Smith & Nephew disclosed that three senior executives purchased Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $24.48 per ADS on 10 July 2026.

Which Smith & Nephew (SNN) executives bought ADS and in what amounts?

CEO Deepak Nath and President, Global Operations Paul Connolly each acquired 434.02369 ADS, while President, Sports Medicine Scott Schaffner acquired 256.65972 ADS through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At what price were Smith & Nephew (SNN) ADS purchased and on which exchange?

The American Depositary Shares were purchased at $24.48 per ADS on the New York Stock Exchange. The instrument is described as Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ISIN US83175M2052).

On what date did the Smith & Nephew (SNN) executive share purchases occur?

The executive purchases of Smith & Nephew American Depositary Shares took place on 2026-07-10. This transaction date applies to all three participating executives under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Under which regulation were these Smith & Nephew (SNN) transactions disclosed?

The transactions were disclosed in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) 596/2014, as it forms part of UK law), covering Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities and persons closely associated with them.

What type of plan did the Smith & Nephew (SNN) executives use to buy shares?

The executives participated in the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, under which they purchased American Depositary Shares of Smith & Nephew plc at $24.48 per ADS on the New York Stock Exchange.

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
 
July 21, 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 __
 
 
 
 
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
 
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 SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ADS)
 
Identification code
ISIN: US83175M2052
 
Nature of the transaction
Purchase of American Depository Shares as participants of the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Date of Transaction
2026-07-10
 
Place of Transaction
New York Stock Exchange
 
 
 
Name
 
Director / PDMR
 
Price ($)
 
Volume
 
Aggregated information
 
Deepak Nath
(Chief Executive Officer)
 
Director
 
24.48
 
434.02369
 
N/A Single Transaction
 
Paul Connolly
(President, Global Operations)
 
PDMR
 
24.48
 
434.02369
 
N/A Single Transaction
 
Scott Schaffner
(President, Sports Medicine)
 
PDMR
 
24.48
 
256.65972
 
N/A Single Transaction
 
 
 
Philip Horner
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: July 21, 2026
By:
/s/ Helen Barraclough
 
 
Helen Barraclough
 
 
Company Secretary