6-K
Smith & Nephew PLC (SNN)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 24, 2024
Commission File Number 001-14978
SMITH & NEPHEW plc
(Registrant’s name)
Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane
Watford, England, WD18 8YE
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F a Form 40-F __
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
24 September 2024
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU MARKET ABUSE REGULATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.
On 23 September 2024 the following American Depository Receipts (the "Shares") in Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company") were purchased in line with Smith & Nephew plc's Remuneration Policy to pay part of its Non-Executive Directors' fees in Shares. These Shares were purchased net of tax and expenses.
| Reason for the notification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |||
| Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||||
| Name | Smith & Nephew plc | |||
| LEI | 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61 | |||
| Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each<br>type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date;<br>and (iv) each place where transactions have been<br>conducted | ||||
| Description<br>of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Smith<br>& Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares | |||
| Identification code | ISIN: US83175M2052 | |||
| Nature of the transaction | Share purchase in lieu of part of annual fees. | |||
| Date of Transaction | 2024 - 09 - 23 | |||
| Place of Transaction | New York Stock Exchange (XNYS) | |||
| Name | Director / PDMR | Price | Volume | Aggregated information |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marc Owen | Non-Executive Director | US$30.847253 | 174 | N/A Single Transaction |
Helen Barraclough
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Smith & Nephew plc
Tel: +44 (0)1923 477410
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Smith & Nephew plc | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date:<br>September 24, 2024 | By: | /s/<br>Helen Barraclough |
| Helen<br>Barraclough | ||
| Company<br>Secretary |