Transaction in Own Shares

Smith & Nephew Plc
19 June 2007






Smith & Nephew PLC


19 June 2007


Smith & Nephew PLC - Transaction in Own Shares


Smith & Nephew PLC announces that on 19 June 2007 it purchased 250,000 ordinary
shares of US$0.20 at a price of 618.4984 pence per share. The purchased shares
will be held as treasury shares.


Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew PLC holds 17,028,000 ordinary
shares in treasury, and has 928,885,303 ordinary shares in issue (excluding
treasury shares).



Paul Chambers

Company Secretary








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