25th May 2007 16:54
Smith & Nephew Plc25 May 2007 Smith & Nephew PLC 25 May 2007 Smith & Nephew PLC - Transaction in Own Shares Smith & Nephew PLC announces that on 25 May 2007 it purchased 255,000 ordinaryshares of US$0.20 at a price of 613.3193 pence per share. The purchased shareswill be held as treasury shares. Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew PLC holds 12,190,000 ordinaryshares in treasury, and has 933,546,043 ordinary shares in issue (excludingtreasury shares). Paul ChambersCompany Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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