Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated June 04, 2026. The document serves as a notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) and persons closely associated with them, made in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on specific share transactions rather than consolidated financial performance.
| Transaction Type | Instrument | Price (USD) | Total Volume (ADS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase via ESPP/DRIP | Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR | $29.8328 | 183.94303 |
Note: The total volume represents the aggregate of individual transactions listed below.
Material Changes and Transaction Details
The filing details purchases of American Depositary Shares (ADS) by Directors and PDMRs on June 03, 2026, executed on the New York Stock Exchange. These transactions were conducted through the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Dividend Re-Investment Plan following the 2025 final dividend payment on May 27, 2026.
- Deepak Nath (Chief Executive Officer): Purchased 52.17441 ADS.
- Mizanu Kebede (Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer): Purchased 22.19261 ADS.
- Paul Connolly (President, Global Operations): Purchased 52.00997 ADS.
- Scott Schaffner (President, Sports Medicine): Purchased 57.56604 ADS.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is a regulatory compliance notification regarding insider trading activity.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of ADS purchased by PDMRs (183.94303) against the company's insider trading logs.
- Confirm the transaction price of $29.8328 aligns with the market price on June 03, 2026.
- Ensure these purchases were correctly classified under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Dividend Re-Investment Plan.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the settlement of these transactions.