Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) details voting rights and share capital

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Smith & Nephew plc reports its latest share capital and voting rights position. As at 30 April 2026, the company has 877,733,750 issued ordinary shares of US20¢ each, including 23,684,605 held in treasury. This leaves 854,049,145 ordinary shares with one vote each. Shareholders are directed to use 854,049,145 as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their holdings or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Total issued shares: 877,733,750 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 23,684,605 ordinary shares Voting shares: 854,049,145 ordinary shares +3 more

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Total issued shares 877,733,750 ordinary shares Issued share capital as at 30 April 2026

Treasury shares 23,684,605 ordinary shares Held in treasury as at 30 April 2026

Voting shares 854,049,145 ordinary shares Shares with one voting right each as at 30 April 2026

Ordinary share nominal value US20¢ each Nominal value of each ordinary share

FCA rule reference Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 Rule governing disclosure of total voting rights

Legal Entity Identifier 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61 Smith & Nephew plc LEI

Key Terms

treasury, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, total issued share capital, ordinary shares, +1 more

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treasury financial

"including 23,684,605 ordinary shares held in treasury."

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory

"In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1,"

total issued share capital financial

"the total issued share capital of Smith & Nephew plc"

ordinary shares financial

"comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

Legal Entity Identifier regulatory

"LEI: 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61"

A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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

May 01, 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 __

1 May 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 30 April 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 23,684,605 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 854,049,145 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: May 01, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What is Smith & Nephew (SNN) total issued share capital as of 30 April 2026?

Smith & Nephew’s total issued share capital comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each as at 30 April 2026. This figure includes shares held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights but remain part of the issued share capital total.

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

Smith & Nephew holds 23,684,605 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued but not considered when calculating voting rights, because they do not carry a vote while held by the company itself in this manner.

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

Smith & Nephew states that its issued share capital with voting rights consists of 854,049,145 ordinary shares. Each ordinary share carries one vote, and this figure is used to measure shareholder voting power and regulatory disclosure thresholds.

Which denominator should Smith & Nephew (SNN) shareholders use for FCA disclosure tests?

Shareholders should use 854,049,145 ordinary shares as the denominator when assessing their notification obligations. This voting-rights figure is required under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules when reporting interests or changes in interests.

What regulatory framework is referenced in Smith & Nephew’s voting rights update?

The company references the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. This UK rule requires listed companies to disclose total voting rights regularly so investors can determine when holdings cross specified notification thresholds for regulatory reporting.