Transaction in Own Shares

RNS Number : 2401U

Smith & Nephew Plc

12 May 2008

 



12 May 2008

Transaction in own shares.

Smith & Nephew plc announces that on 12 May 2008 it purchased 180,000 ordinary shares of US$0.20 each at a price of 553.0875 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. 

Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew plc holds 59,464,483 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 889,303,416 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).

Paul Chambers

Company Secretary

 

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