Disposal

Smith & Nephew Plc
15 September 2003

15 September 2003


                  SMITH & NEPHEW COMPLETES ABILITYONE DISPOSAL


Smith & Nephew, the global advanced medical devices company, announces that the
sale of AbilityOne Corporation rehabilitation business to Patterson Dental Inc,
previously announced on 18 August 2003, has now completed.  Smith & Nephew's
finally adjusted proceeds for its 21 1/2% share of AbilityOne were £52m in cash.


Enquiries:


Smith & Nephew

Angie Craig                                Tel:[phone]
Corporate Affairs Director

Financial Dynamics

David Yates                                Tel: [phone]



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