Disposal

Smith & Nephew Plc
7 June 2001


7 June 2001


                 Smith & Nephew Completes Sale of ENT Business

Smith & Nephew, the global advanced medical devices group, announces that the
sale of the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) business to Gyrus Group plc has now been
completed.  The agreement to sell the business was originally announced on 4
May 2001.



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Margaret Stewart                   Tel: [phone]
Smith & Nephew plc

David Yates                        Tel: [phone]
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