Smith & Nephew updates voting rights and share capital

Smith & Nephew plc reports its latest share capital and voting rights position as at 31 May 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc reports its latest share capital and voting rights position as at 31 May 2026. The company has total issued share capital of 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, of which 27,524,042 are held in treasury.

Because treasury shares do not carry voting rights, the company’s issued share capital with voting rights consists of 850,209,708 ordinary shares, each with one vote. Shareholders are asked to use this voting share figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Total issued shares: 877,733,750 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 27,524,042 ordinary shares Voting shares: 850,209,708 ordinary shares +2 more

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Total issued shares 877,733,750 ordinary shares Total issued share capital as at 31 May 2026

Treasury shares 27,524,042 ordinary shares Ordinary shares held in treasury as at 31 May 2026

Voting shares 850,209,708 ordinary shares Issued share capital with one voting right per share

Par value per share US20¢ per share Ordinary share nominal value

Disclosure rule reference FCA DTR 5.6.1 Rule governing total voting rights notifications

Key Terms

treasury, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, total issued share capital, voting right per share, +1 more

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treasury financial

"including 27,524,042 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 (the "Company") as at 31 May 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares"

voting right per share financial

"The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 850,209,708 ordinary shares."

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

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What is Smith & Nephew (SNN) total issued share capital as of 31 May 2026?

Smith & Nephew’s total issued share capital is 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each as of 31 May 2026. This figure includes both shares in public circulation and 27,524,042 ordinary shares currently held in treasury by the company.

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

Smith & Nephew’s issued share capital with voting rights consists of 850,209,708 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. This excludes 27,524,042 treasury shares, which do not have voting rights and are therefore not counted for shareholder notification thresholds.

Which share number should Smith & Nephew (SNN) investors use for FCA notification thresholds?

Investors should use 850,209,708 as the denominator when determining whether they must notify their interest in Smith & Nephew under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This number reflects the ordinary shares in issue that carry one voting right each.

What are treasury shares in the context of Smith & Nephew (SNN)?

For Smith & Nephew, treasury shares are issued ordinary shares held by the company itself, totaling 27,524,042. These shares do not carry voting rights and are excluded from the 850,209,708 figure used to calculate shareholder disclosure thresholds under FCA rules.

Why did Smith & Nephew (SNN) publish this voting rights and capital update?

Smith & Nephew published this update to comply with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. The notice clarifies the current total voting rights so shareholders can correctly assess when to notify interests or changes in holdings to the market.

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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

June 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 June 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 31 May 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 27,524,042 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 850,209,708 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: June 01, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary