1 June 2020
Voting Rights and Capital
In conformity with Rule 5.6 of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules:-
The total issued share capital of Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company") as at 31 May 2020 comprises 884,748,666 ordinary shares of US20¢ each ("ordinary shares"), including 9,199,123 ordinary shares held in treasury.
The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 875,549,543 ordinary shares. 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 FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Vickie Reuben
Deputy Company Secretary
Smith & Nephew plc
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 477410