FORM 6-K 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 December 12, 2005 Commission File Number 001-14978 SMITH & NEPHEW plc (Registrant's name) 15 Adam Street London, England WC2N 6LA (Address of registrant's principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.] Form 20-F X Form 40-F --- --- [Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1).] Yes No X --- --- [Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7).] Yes No X --- --- [Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.] Yes No X --- --- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b) : 82- n/a. 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: December, 12, 2005 By: /s/ Paul Chambers ----------------- Paul Chambers Company Secretary 12 December 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOCUMENT FOR VIEWING Smith & Nephew plc Resolutions Passed at Extraordinary General Meeting Following the passing of all the Resolutions proposed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 12 December 2005, copies of the Resolutions have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available for inspection at the UKLA document viewing facility, which is situated at: Financial Services Authority 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS