London, UK -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 16, 2007 --
Smith & Nephew PLC 16 May 2007 Smith & Nephew PLC - Transaction in Own Shares
Smith & Nephew PLC announces that on 16 May 2007 it purchased 666,000 ordinary shares of US$0.20 at a price of 635.83 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares.
Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew PLC holds 11,191,000 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 934,456,726 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
Paul Chambers
Company Secretary
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