Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated March 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 February 28, 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 corporate governance disclosure regarding share capital.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Ordinary Shares | 877,724,845 |
| Shares Held in Treasury | 27,835,540 |
| Voting Shares (Issued Capital) | 849,889,305 |
| Par Value per Share | US$0.20 |
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.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the denominator for FCA notification thresholds is 849,889,305 voting shares.
- Confirm the total issued share count includes 27,835,540 treasury shares which do not carry voting rights.
- Check subsequent filings for financial performance data, as this 6-K contains only capital structure details.