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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 1 Aug 2025 Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE: SNN) filed a Form 6-K to disclose its share capital position as at 31 Jul 2025.

Total issued share capital: 877,710,150 ordinary shares of US 20¢ each. Of these, 1,748,679 shares are held in treasury and therefore carry no voting rights. The resulting shares entitled to vote total 875,961,471, with one vote per share.

Under UK FCA Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rule 5.6.1, investors should use 875,961,471 as the denominator when assessing whether their holdings require notification.

No financial results, guidance, or strategic updates are included in this routine filing.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Routine share-count update; no material impact on valuation or operations.

The 6-K merely refreshes the market on Smith & Nephew’s share count and voting-rights denominator. Such disclosures are required when treasury stock movements, buy-backs, or option exercises alter outstanding voting shares. With only 1.75 m shares (≈0.2%) in treasury, the adjustment is immaterial to earnings per share, control dynamics, or free float. No capital raise, buy-back programme, or other actionable information accompanies the notice. Accordingly, I rate the filing neutral for investors.

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

August 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 August 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 July 2025 comprises 877,710,150 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 1,748,679 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 875,961,471 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: August 01, 2025	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

How many Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares are in issue as of 31 July 2025?

877,710,150 ordinary shares are issued.

How many voting shares does Smith & Nephew have outstanding?

After excluding treasury stock, there are 875,961,471 shares with voting rights.

How many shares are held in treasury by Smith & Nephew?

The company holds 1,748,679 ordinary shares in treasury.

Why is the 875.96 m figure important for FCA reporting?

It is the denominator investors must use to determine if their holding crosses disclosure thresholds under FCA DTR 5.6.1.

Does this Form 6-K include financial results or guidance for SNN?

No. It only updates the market on share capital and voting rights.