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[6-K] Smith & Nephew plc Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Smith & Nephew plc reports its total issued share capital as at 31 August 2025 is 877,718,356 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, which includes 6,748,465 ordinary shares held in treasury. After excluding treasury shares, the number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 870,969,891. Shareholders should use this voting-share figure as the denominator for determining notification thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Smith & Nephew plc comunica che il suo capitale sociale emesso al 31 agosto 2025 è pari a 877.718.356 azioni ordinarie del valore nominale di 20 centesimi di dollaro ciascuna, inclusi 6.748.465 azioni ordinarie detenute in azioni proprie. Escludendo le azioni proprie, il numero di azioni ordinarie con diritto di voto è 870.969.891. Gli azionisti devono utilizzare questo dato sulle azioni con diritto di voto come denominatore per determinare le soglie di notifica ai sensi delle Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules della FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc informa que su capital social emitido a 31 de agosto de 2025 asciende a 877.718.356 acciones ordinarias de 20 céntimos de dólar cada una, incluidas 6.748.465 acciones ordinarias en autocartera. Excluyendo las acciones en autocartera, el número de acciones ordinarias con derecho a voto es 870.969.891. Los accionistas deben utilizar esta cifra de acciones con derecho a voto como denominador para calcular los umbrales de notificación según las Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules de la FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc는 2025년 8월 31일 기준 발행 주식 총수가 각 20센트(미화) 보통주 877,718,356주이며, 이 중 자사주로 보유한 보통주가 6,748,465주 포함되어 있다고 보고합니다. 자사주를 제외한 의결권이 있는 보통주 수는 870,969,891주입니다. 주주들은 FCA의 Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules에 따른 공시 기준을 결정할 때 분모로 이 의결권 보유 주식 수를 사용해야 합니다.

Smith & Nephew plc indique que son capital social émis au 31 août 2025 s'élève à 877 718 356 actions ordinaires de 20 cents US chacune, dont 6 748 465 actions ordinaires détenues en autocontrôle. Après exclusion des actions en autocontrôle, le nombre d'actions ordinaires avec droit de vote est de 870 969 891. Les actionnaires doivent utiliser ce chiffre d'actions avec droit de vote comme dénominateur pour déterminer les seuils de notification en vertu des Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules de la FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc berichtet, dass sein gesamtes ausgegebenes Aktienkapital zum 31. August 2025 877.718.356 Stammaktien zu je 20 US-Cent beträgt, wovon 6.748.465 Stammaktien als eigene Aktien gehalten werden. Ohne Berücksichtigung der eigenen Aktien ergibt sich eine Anzahl stimmberechtigter Stammaktien von 870.969.891. Aktionäre sollten diese Zahl stimmberechtigter Aktien als Nenner heranziehen, um Meldegrenzen gemäß den Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules der FCA zu bestimmen.

Positive
  • Clear disclosure of total issued shares and treasury share count (877,718,356 and 6,748,465 respectively).
  • Explicit voting-share denominator provided (870,969,891) for FCA notification calculations.
Negative
  • None.

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TL;DR: Routine disclosure of issued share capital and voting-share denominator; useful for shareholder notification compliance.

This Form 6-K provides a clear, standard update of Smith & Nephew's issued share capital and the adjusted voting-share total after treasury holdings. The disclosure supports transparency required for ownership threshold calculations under FCA rules and assists investors and registrars in determining notification obligations. There are no new financial metrics, transactions, or governance changes beyond the share count.

TL;DR: Compliance-focused filing confirming the denominator for disclosure thresholds; no material events reported.

The report meets routine regulatory requirements by specifying the exact number of issued and treasury shares and the resulting voting-share total. This information is administrative but necessary for accurate market disclosure and for insiders or large holders to assess whether notification thresholds are triggered. No changes to capital structure, issuance, buybacks, or other corporate actions are disclosed in this report.

Smith & Nephew plc comunica che il suo capitale sociale emesso al 31 agosto 2025 è pari a 877.718.356 azioni ordinarie del valore nominale di 20 centesimi di dollaro ciascuna, inclusi 6.748.465 azioni ordinarie detenute in azioni proprie. Escludendo le azioni proprie, il numero di azioni ordinarie con diritto di voto è 870.969.891. Gli azionisti devono utilizzare questo dato sulle azioni con diritto di voto come denominatore per determinare le soglie di notifica ai sensi delle Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules della FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc informa que su capital social emitido a 31 de agosto de 2025 asciende a 877.718.356 acciones ordinarias de 20 céntimos de dólar cada una, incluidas 6.748.465 acciones ordinarias en autocartera. Excluyendo las acciones en autocartera, el número de acciones ordinarias con derecho a voto es 870.969.891. Los accionistas deben utilizar esta cifra de acciones con derecho a voto como denominador para calcular los umbrales de notificación según las Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules de la FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc는 2025년 8월 31일 기준 발행 주식 총수가 각 20센트(미화) 보통주 877,718,356주이며, 이 중 자사주로 보유한 보통주가 6,748,465주 포함되어 있다고 보고합니다. 자사주를 제외한 의결권이 있는 보통주 수는 870,969,891주입니다. 주주들은 FCA의 Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules에 따른 공시 기준을 결정할 때 분모로 이 의결권 보유 주식 수를 사용해야 합니다.

Smith & Nephew plc indique que son capital social émis au 31 août 2025 s'élève à 877 718 356 actions ordinaires de 20 cents US chacune, dont 6 748 465 actions ordinaires détenues en autocontrôle. Après exclusion des actions en autocontrôle, le nombre d'actions ordinaires avec droit de vote est de 870 969 891. Les actionnaires doivent utiliser ce chiffre d'actions avec droit de vote comme dénominateur pour déterminer les seuils de notification en vertu des Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules de la FCA.

Smith & Nephew plc berichtet, dass sein gesamtes ausgegebenes Aktienkapital zum 31. August 2025 877.718.356 Stammaktien zu je 20 US-Cent beträgt, wovon 6.748.465 Stammaktien als eigene Aktien gehalten werden. Ohne Berücksichtigung der eigenen Aktien ergibt sich eine Anzahl stimmberechtigter Stammaktien von 870.969.891. Aktionäre sollten diese Zahl stimmberechtigter Aktien als Nenner heranziehen, um Meldegrenzen gemäß den Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules der FCA zu bestimmen.


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 01, 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 __
 
 
 
1 September 2025
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 31 August 2025 comprises 877,718,356 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 6,748,465 ordinary shares held in treasury. 
 
The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 870,969,891 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
 
 
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 01, 2025
By:
/s/ Helen Barraclough
 
 
Helen Barraclough
 
 
Company Secretary

FAQ

How many ordinary shares does Smith & Nephew (SNN) have issued as of 31 August 2025?

The company reports 877,718,356 ordinary shares issued as at 31 August 2025.

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

There are 6,748,465 ordinary shares held in treasury.

What is the voting-share denominator shareholders should use for FCA notifications for SNN?

Shareholders should use 870,969,891 ordinary shares as the denominator when assessing notification thresholds.

Does this Form 6-K report any changes to Smith & Nephew's capital structure beyond the share counts?

No. The report only discloses issued share capital and treasury holdings; it does not report issuances, buybacks, or other capital changes.

Who signed the Form 6-K for Smith & Nephew?

The report is signed by Helen Barraclough, Company Secretary, on behalf of Smith & Nephew plc.
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