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Smith & Nephew admits 16,274 new LSE shares

Smith & Nephew plc adds 16,274 employee scheme shares to London listing, bringing total Ordinary Shares in issue to 877,750,024 including treasury holdings.

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SMITH & NEPHEW PLC (SNN) reports the admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market of 16,274 additional Ordinary Shares of USD 0.20 each, issued under the company’s employee share schemes and admitted under existing block admissions dated August 12, 2022 and July 2, 2026.

Following this admission, the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue is 877,750,024, of which 40,317,488 are held in treasury; this is a baseline figure, not the amount being offered.

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Further securities admitted 16,274 shares Additional Ordinary Shares issued under employee share schemes and admitted to trading
Total Ordinary Shares in issue 877,750,024 shares Total number of securities in issue at date of notification
Treasury shares 40,317,488 shares Ordinary Shares held in treasury within the total in issue
Nominal value per share USD 0.20 per share Ordinary Shares of USD 0.20 each
Admission period August 11, 2026 to September 7, 2026 Period during which shares were issued under employee share schemes
employee share schemes financial
"Admission of shares under the Company's employee share schemes from 11 August 2026"
treasury financial
"877,750,024 Ordinary Shares, of which 40,317,488 are 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.
block admission regulatory
"under the Company's existing block admission of shares dated 12 August 2022"
fungible financial
"Fungibility | Fully fungible with existing Ordinary Shares"
Fungible describes an asset that is interchangeable with another of the same kind because each unit holds the same value and function. For investors this matters because fungible assets are easier to trade, price, and store—think of cash or grains where one unit can replace another, unlike a unique artwork or a signed collectible which may be worth more or less depending on provenance. Fungibility affects liquidity, market efficiency, and how assets are settled or regulated.
Main Market market
"admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange"
The main market is the primary listing tier of a stock exchange where larger, established companies are traded under stricter reporting and governance rules. For investors it signals greater oversight, typically better liquidity and wider analyst coverage—think of it like buying from a flagship store rather than a small pop-up: prices are easier to trade, information tends to be more transparent, and the listing carries more credibility.
Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 regulatory
"notification is made in accordance with The Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024"
A set of regulatory rules titled “public offers and admissions to trading regulations 2024” governs how companies can sell securities to the public and how those securities can be listed or admitted for trading on organized markets. These rules ensure companies disclose clear information, follow standardized steps and meet eligibility checks so investors can compare opportunities, understand risks, and trade with confidence—like a traffic code that keeps markets orderly and safer for everyone.

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What did SMITH & NEPHEW PLC (SNN) announce in this Form 6-K?

Smith & Nephew plc announced that 16,274 additional Ordinary Shares of USD 0.20 each, issued under its employee share schemes, have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market under existing block admissions.

How many Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares are now in issue after this admission?

After this admission, Smith & Nephew plc has 877,750,024 Ordinary Shares in issue, according to the notification made under the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024.

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

Out of the 877,750,024 Ordinary Shares in issue, 40,317,488 are held in treasury, as stated in the admission to trading notification.

On which market are Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares admitted to trading?

The Ordinary Shares of Smith & Nephew plc are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, as specified in the admission details.

What type of shares did Smith & Nephew (SNN) admit in this filing?

The company admitted additional Ordinary Shares of USD 0.20 each, issued under its employee share schemes, which are fully fungible with existing Ordinary Shares.

Over what period were the new Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares issued under employee schemes?

The admission covers shares issued under the company’s employee share schemes from August 11, 2026 up to September 7, 2026, admitted under existing block admissions.

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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
 
September 18, 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 __
 
 
  
18 September 2026
 
Smith & Nephew plc
 
Admission to Trading
 
The following notification is made in accordance with The Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 (POATRs) PRM 1.6.4R.
 
1
Details of the issuer
 
a)
Name
Smith & Nephew plc
 
b)
LEI
213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61
 
2
Details of the transferable securities admitted to trading
 
a)
Name
Smith & Nephew plc
 
b)
Type
Ordinary Shares of USD 0.20 each
 
c)
Identification code
ISIN: GB0009223206
 
d)
Regulated market
London Stock Exchange - Main Market
 
e)
Number of further securities issued and admitted
16,274
 
f)
Total number of securities in issue at date of notification
877,750,024 Ordinary Shares, of which 40,317,488 are held in treasury
 
g)
Fungibility
Fully fungible with existing Ordinary Shares
 
3
Admission details
 
a)
Date of admission
Admission of shares under the Company's employee share schemes from 11 August 2026 up to 7 September 2026, admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the Company's existing block admission of shares dated 12 August 2022 and 2 July 2026.
 
b)
Prospectus details
N/A
 
  
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: September 18, 2026
By:
/s/ Helen Barraclough
 
 
Helen Barraclough
 
 
Company Secretary

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