4 January 2011
Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company")
Voting Rights and Capital
In conformity with Rule 5.6 of the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules:-
The total issued share capital of Smith & Nephew plc at 31st December 2010 comprised 952,837,232 ordinary shares of US20¢ each, including 62,720,798 ordinary shares held in treasury.
The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 890,116,434 ordinary shares of US20¢ each. This is the figure which should be used by shareholders as the denominator when determining whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Gemma Parsons
Deputy Company Secretary
Smith & Nephew plc
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7401 7646