SMITH & NEPHEW PLC files 6-K

Smith+Nephew announced a share buyback program of up to $250 million, commencing May 8, 2026, and ending no later than September 7, 2026, to reduce issued share capital. The program will involve Merrill Lynch International purchasing shares as riskless principal, which Smith+Nephew will then repurchase, hold as treasury shares, and potentially cancel or use for employee share plans.