Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated February 02, 2026. The report discloses voting rights and capital structure information in conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. The data reflects the company's share capital status as of January 31, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is strictly a capital structure disclosure.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Ordinary Shares | 877,724,845 |
| Share Par Value | US$0.20 |
| Treasury Shares | 27,912,707 |
| Voting Shares (Issued minus Treasury) | 849,812,138 |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value for material changes versus the prior comparable period. No comparative data from previous reporting periods is included in this specific document.
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 contains no forward-looking statements or risk disclosures beyond the regulatory requirement to report share capital.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting shares (849,812,138) for compliance with FCA notification thresholds.
- Confirm the number of treasury shares held (27,912,707) to understand the difference between issued and outstanding voting capital.
- Check subsequent filings for financial performance data, as this 6-K contains only capital structure details.