SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
August 24, 2021
Commission File Number 001-14978
SMITH & NEPHEW plc
(Registrant's name)
Building 5, Croxley Park,
Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8YE,
England
(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)
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SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
24 August 2021
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU MARKET ABUSE REGULATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.
On 23 August 2021 the following ordinary shares of US$0.20 and American Depository Receipts (ADR) (the "Shares") in Smith & Nephew plc (the "Company") were purchased in line with Smith & Nephew plc's Remuneration Policy to pay part of its Non-Executive Directors' fees in Shares. These Shares were purchased net of tax and expenses. One ADR represents two ordinary shares.
The following relates to Erik Engstrom, Robin Freestone, Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsaess, Rick Medlock, Roberto Quarta and Angie Risley, included in this notification:
| Reason for the notification | |
| Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification |
| Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| Name | Smith & Nephew plc |
| LEI | 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61 |
| Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Smith & Nephew plc ordinary shares of USD 0.20 each |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB0009223206 |
| Nature of the transaction | Share purchase in lieu of part of annual fees. |
| Date of Transaction | 2021 - 08 - 23 |
| Place of Transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
The following relates to John Ma, Marc Owen and Bob White, included in this notification:
| Reason for the notification | |
| Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification |
| Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| Name | Smith & Nephew plc |
| LEI | 213800ZTMDN8S67S1H61 |
| Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Smith & Nephew plc SPON ADR American Depositary Shares |
| Identification code | ISIN: US83175M2052 |
| Nature of the transaction | Share purchase in lieu of part of annual fees. |
| Date of Transaction | 2021 - 08 - 23 |
| Place of Transaction | New York Stock Exchange (XNYS) |
| Name | Director / PDMR | Price | Volume | Aggregated information | Total Share Holding following the transaction * | Total Share Holding as a % of the Company's ISC following the transaction * |
| Roberto Quarta | Chair | £14.205 | 4,149 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 67,468.00000 ordinary shares (including 12,000.00000 ADRs) | 0.00762% |
| Erik Engstrom | Non-Executive Director | £14.205 | 242 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 16,442.00000 ordinary shares | 0.00186% |
Robin Freestone | Non-Executive Director | £14.205 | 242 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 16,420.00000 ordinary shares | 0.00186% |
Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsaess | Non-Executive Director | £14.205 | 366 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 366.00000 ordinary shares | 0.00004% |
Rick Medlock | Non-Executive Director | £14.205 | 265 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 615.00000 ordinary shares | 0.00007% |
Angie Risley | Non-Executive Director | £14.205 | 242 ordinary shares | N/A Single Transaction | 5,011.00000 ordinary shares | 0.00057% |
John Ma | Non-Executive Director | $38.60556 | 148 ADRs | N/A Single Transaction | 296.00000 ordinary shares (including 148.00000 ADRs) | 0.00003% |
Marc Owen | Non-Executive Director | $38.60556 | 143 ADRs | N/A Single Transaction | 8,072.00000 ordinary shares (including 4,036.00000 ADRs) | 0.00091% |
Bob White | Non-Executive Director | $38.60556 | 193 ADRs | N/A Single Transaction | 6,656.00000 ordinary shares (including 3,328.00000 ADRs) | 0.00075% |
* including those held by Persons Closely Associated with the Director/PDMR. All figures in these columns are stated to 5 decimal places where applicable.
Vickie Reuben
Deputy Company Secretary
Smith & Nephew plc
Tel: +44 (0)1923 477410
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.
Smith & Nephew Plc
(Registrant)
Date: August 24, 2021
By: /s/ Susan Swabey
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Susan Swabey
Company Secretary