Dividend

Smith & Nephew Plc
15 February 2001

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SN.
SEDOL CODE              *922-320
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *2.8p
TOTAL                   *4.5p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-12-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *18-04-01
RECORD DATE             *20-04-01
PAYMENT DATE            *18-05-01
NOTES *DRIP option available