Announcement Dates for 2005

Smith & Nephew Plc
22 December 2004


SMITH & NEPHEW ANNOUNCEMENT DATES FOR 2005 AND DETAILS OF THE BRIEFING AT THE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS


22 December 2004


Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN; LSE:SN) will announce its preliminary results for
2004 at 12.00 noon GMT/7.00am EST on 3 February 2005.  A presentation for
analysts will be held at 2.00pm GMT/9.00am EST.


The company will announce its quarterly results through the year as follows:

Quarter 1                          5 May 2005
Interims/Quarter 2                 4 August 2005
Quarter 3                          27 October 2005


The company will host a meeting for analysts and investors at the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the largest orthopaedic congress in the
world, at 8.00am (EST) on Wednesday 23 February 2005 in Washington DC.


The meeting will be hosted by Sir Christopher O'Donnell, Chief Executive, with
presentations from Dave Illingworth, President of Smith & Nephew's orthopaedics
business, and Jim Taylor, President of the endoscopy business.  The
presentations will focus on Smith & Nephew products being exhibited by the
orthopaedic and endoscopy businesses at the surgeon meeting.  These will also be
broadcast live by webcast on the Smith & Nephew website at www.smith-nephew.com
and will be available on the site archive shortly afterwards.


About Us


Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE:SNN) is one of the world's leading medical devices
companies, specialising in Orthopaedics, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound
Management.  Smith & Nephew ranks as the global leader in arthroscopy and
advanced wound management and is the fastest growing full-line orthopaedics
company in the world.


Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives.  The company
prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeon and
healthcare professional customers, with whom its name is synonymous with the
highest standards of performance, innovation and trust.  The company has over
8,000 employees and operates in 32 countries around the world, generating sales
of over £1 billion.



Enquiries:


UK Smith & Nephew Contact
Peter Nind                                              Tel: [phone]
Corporate Affairs Manager

US Smith & Nephew Contact
Angie Craig                                             Tel: [phone]
Vice President US Investor and Media Relations




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