[6-K] SMITH & NEPHEW PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc confirmed the sterling amount for its previously announced interim dividend. The dividend of 15.0 US cents per ordinary share will be paid on 7 November 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 October 2025.

Shareholders with a UK address on the register, and those who have validly elected to receive sterling, will receive 11.26 pence per share. This update clarifies the GBP equivalent for eligible holders while the USD amount remains unchanged.

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

October 22, 2025

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 __

22 October 2025

Smith & Nephew plc

STERLING AMOUNT OF DIVIDEND

As announced on 5 August 2025, an interim dividend of 15.0 US cents per ordinary share will be paid on 7 November 2025 to shareholders whose name appeared on the register at the close of business on 3 October 2025. Those shareholders whose address on the register is in the UK, and those who have validly elected to receive sterling dividends, will receive a dividend of 11.26 pence per share.

Philip Horner

Group 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: October 22, 2025	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What dividend did Smith & Nephew (SNN) declare?

An interim dividend of 15.0 US cents per ordinary share.

What is the sterling amount of SNN’s interim dividend?

Eligible holders will receive 11.26 pence per share.

When is the payment date for SNN’s interim dividend?

The dividend will be paid on 7 November 2025.

What is the record date for SNN’s interim dividend eligibility?

Shareholders had to be on the register at close of business on 3 October 2025.

Who receives the dividend in sterling for SNN?

Shareholders with a UK address on the register and those who have elected to receive sterling.

Does the USD per-share amount change with the sterling announcement?

No. The dividend remains 15.0 US cents per share; the filing sets the GBP equivalent.