Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc is dated August 1, 2024. The report discloses voting rights and capital structure information in conformity with Rule 5.6 of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The data reflects the company's share capital status as of July 31, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is strictly a capital structure disclosure.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Ordinary Shares | 877,687,952 |
| Share Par Value | US$0.20 |
| Treasury Shares | 3,335,407 |
| Voting Shares (Issued Capital) | 874,352,545 |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a prior comparable period or specific details regarding material changes in share count versus previous reporting dates.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to inform shareholders of the denominator to be used when determining notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total issued share count of 877,687,952 as of July 31, 2024.
- Confirm the treasury share count of 3,335,407.
- Use the voting share count of 874,352,545 for calculating ownership thresholds under FCA rules.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F for revenue and earnings metrics.