Dividend Notification

Smith & Nephew Plc
8 August 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE         *SN.
SEDOL CODE            *922-320
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.70p
PERIOD                *Half Yr ended 01-07-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *06-11-00
RECORD DATE           *10-11-00
PAYMENT DATE          *06-12-00
NOTES *