Final Dividend Notification

Smith & Nephew Plc
23 February 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SN.
SEDOL CODE              *816-605
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *4p
TOTAL                   *6.5p
PERIOD                  *Yr Ended 31-12-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *02-05-00
RECORD DATE             *08-05-00
PAYMENT DATE            *02-06-00
NOTES *