6-K - SMITH & NEPHEW PLC (0000845982) (Filer)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 22, 2026

Commission File Number 001-14978

SMITH & NEPHEW plc

(Registrant’s name)

Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane

Watford, England, WD18 8YE

 (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ✔         Form 40-F __

22 October 2026

Smith & Nephew plc

STERLING AMOUNT OF DIVIDEND

As announced on 4 August 2026, an interim dividend of 15.6 US cents per ordinary share will be paid on 6 November 2026 to shareholders whose name appeared on the Register at the close of business on 2 October 2026. Those shareholders whose address on the Register is in the UK, and those who have validly elected to receive sterling dividends, will receive a dividend of 11.65 pence per share.

Philip Horner

Group Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:  +44 (0)1923 477100

LEI: 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.