Dividend

Smith & Nephew Plc
2 August 2001


INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SN.
SEDOL CODE            *922-320
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.75p
PERIOD                *Six months ended 30-06-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *07-11-01
RECORD DATE           *09-11-01
PAYMENT DATE          *05-12-01
NOTES *DRIP option available.