Smith & Nephew (SNN) reserves 150,000 shares for employee plans via block admission

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith & Nephew plc has applied to the London Stock Exchange for 150,000 ordinary shares of US20¢ each to be admitted to trading. The shares are expected to start trading on 6 July 2026.

The new shares are reserved under a block admission and will be used to settle awards made under the company’s employee share plans. Once issued, they will rank pari passu, meaning they will have the same rights, benefits, and status as the existing ordinary shares already in circulation.

Key Figures

Block admission size: 150,000 shares Par value: US20¢ each Expected admission date: 6 July 2026

3 metrics

Block admission size 150,000 shares Ordinary shares to be admitted to LSE

Par value US20¢ each Par value of new ordinary shares

Expected admission date 6 July 2026 Date new shares expected to start trading

Key Terms

block admission, employee share plans, pari passu, Form 6-K

4 terms

block admission financial

"These shares are being reserved under a block admission and will be issued"

employee share plans financial

"issued to settle the award of shares pursuant to the Company's employee share plans"

pari passu financial

"When issued, these shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares"

An instruction that different claims, securities, or creditors are treated equally and share rights or payments on the same priority level. For investors, it means their position will be paid or have voting power alongside others in the same class rather than being favored or subordinated—think of several people standing in one bus line who all get on together rather than some cutting ahead. That parity affects expected recovery in reorganizations, dividend order, and relative risk.

Form 6-K regulatory

"Form 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

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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

July 02, 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 __

2 July 2026

Block Admission Application

Smith & Nephew plc ("the Company") hereby notifies the market that an application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for a total of 150,000 ordinary shares of US20¢ each to be admitted to trading.

The shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 6 July 2026.

These shares are being reserved under a block admission and will be issued to settle the award of shares pursuant to the Company's employee share plans.

When issued, these shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares.

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: July 02, 2026	By:	/s/ Helen Barraclough
		Helen Barraclough
		Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) announce in this Form 6-K?

Smith & Nephew plc announced an application for 150,000 ordinary shares of US20¢ each to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, reserved under a block admission for its employee share plans and ranking pari passu with existing ordinary shares.

How many new Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares are covered by the block admission?

The block admission covers 150,000 ordinary shares of US20¢ each. These shares are reserved specifically to settle awards made under Smith & Nephew’s employee share plans, providing equity-based compensation while maintaining alignment between employees and existing shareholders.

When will the new Smith & Nephew (SNN) shares start trading?

The new Smith & Nephew ordinary shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 6 July 2026. This follows the company’s block admission application, enabling future share issuance to employee plan participants as awards are settled.

What does ‘pari passu’ mean for Smith & Nephew (SNN) shareholders?

‘Pari passu’ means the new 150,000 ordinary shares will have the same rights as existing shares. Once issued, they will carry identical voting, dividend, and capital rights, ensuring no preferential treatment between these shares and those already listed and trading.

Why is Smith & Nephew (SNN) using a block admission for these shares?

Smith & Nephew is using a block admission to reserve 150,000 shares for employee share plans. This mechanism allows the company to issue shares over time to satisfy plan awards, without needing a separate admission application each time shares are allotted to employees.