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Transaction in Own Shares Replacement
Smith & Nephew plc has amended its previous announcement regarding transactions in its own shares, confirming that between May 8 and May 14, 2026, it purchased 1,425,801 ordinary shares for $21,165,361.30 as part of its $250 million share buyback program. These purchases were executed through Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange, with an average price of 10.9495 pence per share, ranging from 10.6250p to 11.1650p. Following these transactions, the company holds 25,110,406 shares in treasury, with the total issued share capital now standing at 852,623,344 ordinary shares. Disclaimer*
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The following amendment has been made to the 'Transactions in own shares' announcement released on 15 May 2026 at 11:41 AM under RNS No 5483E. PDF link included. All other details remain unchanged. 15 May 2026 Smith & Nephew plc Transactions in own shares Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company") announces that from 8 May 2026 up to and including 14 May 2026 it has purchased the following number of its own ordinary shares of US 20¢ each through Merrill Lynch International, as part of its USD $250 million share buyback programme announced on 6 May 2026 and in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2026. Date of purchase Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased Lowest price paid per ordinary share Highest price paid per ordinary share Average price paid per ordinary share 8 May 2026 285,558 1,085.50p 1,116.50p 1,099.92p 11 May 2026 297,890 1,070.50p 1,098.50p 1,081.92p 12 May 2026 275,463 1,062.50p 1,104.00p 1,088.00p 13 May 2026 283,073 1,097.50p 1,112.50p 1,102.19p 14 May 2026 283,817 1,097.00p 1,108.50p 1,103.16p The Company intends to hold these shares in Treasury and then either cancel them or retain them for the purpose of satisfying awards under the Company's employee share plans. Since 8 May 2026, the Company has purchased 1,425,801 shares at a cost of $21,165,361.30. Following the purchases of these shares, the Company holds 25,110,406 of its ordinary shares in treasury. The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share consists of 852,623,344 ordinary shares of US20¢ each (excluding treasury shares). The figure of 852,623,344 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 Guidance and Transparency Rules. These purchases were made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company. This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of UKLR 9.6.6R. The table below contains detailed information about the purchases made as part of the buyback programme. Schedule of Purchases Shares purchased: 1,425,801 (ISIN: GB0009223206) Dates of purchases: &n...
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