Smith & Nephew updates share capital and voting rights

Smith & Nephew plc reports its updated share capital and voting rights position as at 30 June 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc reports its updated share capital and voting rights position as at 30 June 2026. The company has total issued share capital of 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, which includes 32,697,503 ordinary shares held in treasury.

Because treasury shares do not carry voting rights, the company’s share capital with voting rights consists of 845,036,247 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. Shareholders are advised to use this figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Total issued share capital: 877,733,750 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 32,697,503 ordinary shares Shares with voting rights: 845,036,247 ordinary shares +1 more

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Total issued share capital 877,733,750 ordinary shares As at 30 June 2026

Treasury shares 32,697,503 ordinary shares Held in treasury as part of issued capital

Shares with voting rights 845,036,247 ordinary shares Denominator for FCA disclosure thresholds

Nominal value per share US20¢ per ordinary share Ordinary shares of Smith & Nephew plc

Key Terms

treasury shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, ordinary shares, LEI

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treasury shares financial

"including 32,697,503 ordinary shares held in treasury"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory

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

ordinary shares financial

"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.

LEI regulatory

"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.

FAQ

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

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

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

Smith & Nephew has 845,036,247 ordinary shares with voting rights as at 30 June 2026. Each ordinary share carries one vote, and this figure should be used as the denominator for disclosure calculations under FCA rules.

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

Smith & Nephew holds 32,697,503 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued but do not carry voting rights, so they are excluded when calculating the total number of voting shares in the company.

Why is the 845,036,247 voting shares figure important for Smith & Nephew investors?

The 845,036,247 voting shares figure is the reference denominator for FCA disclosure obligations. Shareholders use it to determine when their holdings reach thresholds requiring notification of interests or changes in interests in the company.

What regulatory framework applies to Smith & Nephew (SNN) voting rights disclosures?

Smith & Nephew follows the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. This framework requires periodic updates of total voting rights so investors can assess when they must notify the company of significant shareholdings.

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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

July 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 July 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 June 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 32,697,503 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 845,036,247 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: July 01, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary