Transaction in Own Shares

Smith & Nephew Plc
19 July 2007

19 July  2007



Transaction in own shares.


Smith & Nephew plc announces that on 19 July 2007 it purchased 400,000 ordinary
shares of US$0.20 each at a price of 620.8121 pence per share. The purchased
shares will be held as treasury shares.

Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew plc holds 25,933,000 ordinary
shares in treasury, and has 920,346,184 ordinary shares in issue (excluding
treasury shares).


Paul Chambers
Company Secretary


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