Transaction in Own Shares

Smith & Nephew Plc
02 May 2008

2 May 2008



Transaction in own shares.


Smith & Nephew plc announces that on 2 May 2008 it purchased 350,000 ordinary
shares of US$0.20 each at a price of 572.3305 pence per share. The purchased
shares will be held as treasury shares.


Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew plc holds 58,744,483 ordinary
shares in treasury, and has 890,022,936 ordinary shares in issue (excluding
treasury shares).



Paul Chambers
Company Secretary


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