Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated June 01, 2026. The report discloses voting rights and capital structure information in conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 as of May 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 update.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Share Capital | 877,733,750 ordinary shares (US$0.20 each) |
| Treasury Shares | 27,524,042 ordinary shares |
| Voting Shares (Net of Treasury) | 850,209,708 ordinary shares |
| Voting Rights | One per share |
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 serves solely to notify shareholders of the denominator to be used for calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total issued share count of 877,733,750 as of May 31, 2026.
- Confirm the treasury share count of 27,524,042 to calculate the correct voting denominator.
- Use the net figure of 850,209,708 shares for determining disclosure obligations under FCA rules.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F for financial results.