1 June 2017

Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company")

Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with Rule 5.6 of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules:-

The total issued share capital of Smith & Nephew plc as at the date of this disclosure comprises 891,837,275 Ordinary Shares of US20¢ each ("Ordinary Shares"), including 16,869,328 Ordinary Shares held in treasury.

The Company's issued share capital, with one voting right per share, therefore consists of 874,967,947 Ordinary Shares. This is the figure which should be used by shareholders as the denominator when determining whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Vickie Reuben          

Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:      +44 (0) 1923 477410