Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is a regulatory report submitted on October 16, 2025. The document serves as a Block Listing Six Monthly Return detailing the status of the company's share incentive schemes. The reporting period covers the six months from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is strictly limited to the tracking of unallotted securities under various employee share plans.
Share Scheme Activity Summary
| Scheme Name | Opening Balance (Unallotted) | Issued/Allotted | Closing Balance (Unallotted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Share Plan 2010 | 3,962 | 206 | 3,756 |
| Smith & Nephew ShareSave Plan (2012) | 432,252 | 0 | 432,252 |
| Smith & Nephew International ShareSave Plan (2012) | 612,504 | 0 | 612,504 |
| Global Share Plan 2020 | 409,016 | 5,758 | 403,258 |
| Smith & Nephew ShareSave Plan (2022) | 126,126 | 0 | 126,126 |
| Smith & Nephew International ShareSave Plan (2022) | 35,210 | 0 | 35,210 |
Material Changes
- Global Share Plan 2010: A reduction of 206 shares occurred due to issuance/allotment during the period.
- Global Share Plan 2020: A reduction of 5,758 shares occurred due to issuance/allotment during the period.
- No Increases: No increases to the block scheme limits were applied for during this period.
- Stable Schemes: The ShareSave Plans (2012 and 2022) showed no activity, with balances remaining unchanged.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or details on contingencies. The document is a statutory return regarding share plan administration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares issued under the Global Share Plan 2020 (5,758) against the company's broader equity compensation expense reports.
- Confirm that the ShareSave Plans remain inactive for the period, indicating no new tranches were exercised or allocated.
- Check the Global Share Plan 2010 balance (3,756) to assess remaining capacity for future executive or employee awards under this specific legacy scheme.
- Review the Company Secretary signature (Helen Barraclough) to confirm the filing's authorization status.