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
May 23, 2003
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.]
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
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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: May 23, 2003 By: /s/ Paul Chamber
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Paul Chambers
Company Secretary
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20 May 2003
Smith & Nephew Update on Centerpulse Offer
Smith & Nephew notes this morning's announcement by Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
concerning Centerpulse AG.
The Board of Centerpulse gave Smith & Nephew's offer full and careful
consideration and unanimously recommended it to its shareholders. By contrast,
Zimmer's proposed offer for Centerpulse is subject to a number of additional
conditions and to a period of due diligence, following which Zimmer has
reserved the right to reduce its offer price.
Smith & Nephew will continue to monitor the situation.
Enquiries:
Smith & Nephew
Angie Craig Tel: +44 (0)20 7401 7646
Corporate Affairs Director
Financial Dynamics
David Yates Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113
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23 May 2003
The Secretary
London Stock Exchange
RNS
Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HP
Dear Sirs,
Dealing by Directors in Ordinary shares of Smith & Nephew plc
We have been notified of the following transactions by Directors of Smith &
Nephew plc:
Mr C J O'Donnell:
o Acquired 14 Ordinary shares of 12 2/9 pence each in Smith & Nephew plc, by
re-investment of a dividend, paid on 16 May 2003, through an ISA. Each
share was purchased at 411.5 pence on 16 May 2003.
o Acquired 560 Ordinary shares of 12 2/9 pence each in Smith & Nephew plc
and Mrs. M O'Donnell 293 Ordinary Shares, by re-investment of a dividend,
paid on 16 May 2003. Each share was purchased at 416.1 pence on 16 May
2003.
Mr C J O'Donnell now has an interest in 123,003 shares representing 0.013% of
the issued share capital.
Mr P Hooley acquired 14 Ordinary shares of 12 2/9 pence each in Smith & Nephew
plc, by re-investment of a dividend, paid on 16 May 2003, through an ISA. Each
share was purchased at 411.5 pence on 16 May 2003.
Mr P Hooley now has an interest in 111,585 shares representing 0.012% of the
issued share capital.
Yours faithfully,
P.R Chambers
Company Secretary
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