Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) leaders add ADS via plan

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Smith & Nephew plc reported that several senior leaders purchased its American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange as part of the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The financial instrument is described as Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ADS) with ISIN US83175M2052.

On 2026-01-16, these purchases were made at a price of $25.9 per ADS. Reported participants included Craig Gaffin (President, Global Orthopaedics) with a volume of 206.79536, Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer) with a volume of 410,10498, Paul Connolly (President, Global Operations) with a volume of 410.10498, and Scott Schaffner (President, Sports Medicine) with a volume of 242.58803, each noted as a single transaction.

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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 23, 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	2026-01-16
Place of Transaction	New York Stock Exchange

Name	Director / PDMR	Price ($)	Volume	Aggregated information
Craig Gaffin (President, Global Orthopaedics)	PDMR	25.9	206.79536	N/A Single Transaction
Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer)	Director	25.9	410,10498	N/A Single Transaction
Paul Connolly (President, Global Operations)	PDMR	25.9	410.10498	N/A Single Transaction
Scott Schaffner (President, Sports Medicine)	PDMR	25.9	242.58803	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: January 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) disclose in this report?

Smith & Nephew plc disclosed purchases of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) on the New York Stock Exchange by senior leaders under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Which Smith & Nephew (SNN) executives bought ADS and in what roles do they serve?

The report lists Deepak Nath as Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Craig Gaffin, Paul Connolly, and Scott Schaffner as Presidents of Global Orthopaedics, Global Operations, and Sports Medicine respectively, all participating in ADS purchases.

At what price were Smith & Nephew (SNN) ADS purchased in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

The disclosed purchases of Smith & Nephew plc ADS under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan were made at a price of $25.9 per share.

On what date did the Smith & Nephew (SNN) executives purchase ADS?

The senior leaders’ purchases of Smith & Nephew plc American Depositary Shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan took place on 2026-01-16.

On which exchange were Smith & Nephew (SNN) American Depositary Shares traded for these transactions?

The reported transactions in Smith & Nephew plc American Depositary Shares were conducted on the New York Stock Exchange.

What type of financial instrument did Smith & Nephew (SNN) reference in this disclosure?

The disclosure refers to Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares (ADS) with identification code ISIN: US83175M2052.