Smith & Nephew updates voting share capital

Smith & Nephew plc reports its current share capital and voting rights as at 31 July 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc reports its current share capital and voting rights as at 31 July 2026. Total issued share capital comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, including 37,876,589 ordinary shares held in treasury.

Because treasury shares do not carry votes, the company’s share capital with voting rights consists of 839,857,161 ordinary shares, each with one voting right. Shareholders are directed to use 839,857,161 as the denominator when assessing whether their holdings trigger notification obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Total issued share capital: 877,733,750 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 37,876,589 ordinary shares Voting share capital: 839,857,161 ordinary shares

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Total issued share capital 877,733,750 ordinary shares As at 31 July 2026, ordinary shares of US20¢ each

Treasury shares 37,876,589 ordinary shares Ordinary shares held in treasury as part of issued capital

Voting share capital 839,857,161 ordinary shares Shares carrying one voting right each, as at 31 July 2026

Key Terms

treasury shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, ordinary shares of US20¢ each, voting right per share

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treasury shares financial

"including 37,876,589 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 of US20¢ each financial

"comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each"

voting right per share financial

"issued share capital, with one voting right per share"

FAQ

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

As of 31 July 2026, Smith & Nephew’s total issued share capital is 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each. This figure includes shares held in treasury and represents all ordinary shares legally in issue.

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

Smith & Nephew holds 37,876,589 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued but do not carry voting rights, so they are excluded when calculating the company’s effective voting share capital.

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

Smith & Nephew’s share capital with voting rights consists of 839,857,161 ordinary shares. Each ordinary share confers one voting right, forming the basis for shareholder voting and major shareholding calculations.

Which denominator should Smith & Nephew (SNN) investors use for FCA major shareholding notifications?

Investors should use 839,857,161 ordinary shares as the denominator. This figure excludes treasury shares and is the reference for determining whether holdings must be notified under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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

The company provided this update to comply with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. It clarifies the exact voting share capital so shareholders can correctly assess and report notifiable 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

August 03, 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 __

3 August 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 July 2026 comprises 877,733,750 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 37,876,589 ordinary shares held in treasury. 

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 839,857,161 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: August 03, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary