Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated June 03, 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 does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details share transactions.
| Instrument | Transaction Type | Date | Price (USD) | Total Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares (ISIN: GB0009223206) | Purchase via Dividend Re-Investment Plan | May 27, 2026 | 11.38002 | 10,213.02 (Aggregated) |
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document records routine share purchases by executives following the 2025 final dividend payment.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a regulatory compliance notification regarding insider trading activity.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Transaction Nature: All reported transactions were purchases of ordinary shares through the Company's Dividend Re-Investment Plan.
- Participants: Transactions involved the CEO (Deepak Nath), CFO (John Rogers), and three other PDMRs (Paul Connolly, Alison Parkes, Scott Schaffner).
- Transaction Date: All trades occurred on May 27, 2026, on the London Stock Exchange.
- Price Consistency: All shares were purchased at a uniform price of $11.38002 per share.
- Volume Distribution: The CEO purchased the largest volume (6,259.15 shares), while the CFO purchased the smallest (61.90 shares).