Forward looking statements and non-IFRS measures ◊ Trademark of Smith+Nephew. Certain marks registered in US Patent and Trademark Office. • Ortho step up in growth, as expected • Operational KPI progress translating into better revenue growth weep / 4 Business unit growth Orthopaedics $536m 3.6% 11.1% 8.3% Group 7.7% +8.3% Knees: US -1.3%, OUS +15.2% Hips: US +3.6%, OUS +3.4% Future drivers • Hips and Knees include return to growth in China, VBP fully lapped • CORI◊penetration continues to accelerate; first ...

Conference Call Participants Good morning and welcome to the Smith & Nephew Third Quarter Trading Report Call. As mentioned, I'm Deepak Nath and is Chief Executive Officer and joining me is Chief Financial Officer, Anne-Francoise Nesmes. Company Participants Operator John is an experienced FTSE-100 CFO, having held the post at WPP and Sainsbury's, and I have no doubt his financial acumen and expertise in leading transformation programs will be tremendous assets to us. So now let me turn to our Q3 results. I ...

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Overall progress | | Fixing Orthopaedics \n1 point | Improving productivity \n2 points | | Accelerating Sports & AWM \n1 point | | | 50% | Rewire Orthopaedics commercial delivery | | Improve value and cash processes | Scale Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 50% | | c.45% | | | | | | ...

Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Deepak Nath - Chief Executive Officer Anne-Francoise Nesmes - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jack Reynolds-Clark - RBC Hassan Al-Wakeel - Barclays Graham Doyle - UBS Veronika Dubajova - Citi David Adlington - JPMorgan Robert Davies - Morgan Stanley Chris Gretler - Credit Suisse Deepak Nath Good morning. Welcome to the Smith & Nephew Second Quarter and First Half Results Call. I ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 3, 2023 Commission File Number 001-14978 SMITH & NEPHEW plc (Registrant's name) Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, England, WD18 8YE (Address of principal executive offices) Smith+Nephew Second Quarter and First Half 2023 Results Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual re ...

Financial Performance - Group revenue for 2022 was $5,215 million, with reported growth of +0.1% and underlying growth of +4.7%[6]. - Operating profit decreased by 24% to $450 million, with an operating profit margin of 8.6%, down 280 basis points[6][41]. - Trading profit was $901 million, a decline of 4%, with a trading profit margin of 17.3%, down 70 basis points[6][41]. - Earnings per share (EPS) was 25.5¢, a decrease of 57%, while adjusted earnings per share (EPSA) was 81.8¢, an increase of 1%[6]. - Cash generated from operations fell by 45% to $581 million, and R&D investment decreased by 46% to $345 million[6]. - Free cash flow decreased to $56 million from $410 million in the prior year, with a trading profit to cash conversion ratio of 49% compared to 88% in 2021[151]. - The Group's net debt increased from $2,049 million at the beginning of 2022 to $2,535 million at the end of 2022, an increase of $486 million due to dividend payments, acquisitions, and share repurchases[153]. Revenue and Growth Initiatives - The company reported that over 60% of revenue growth in 2022 came from products launched in the last five years[41]. - A 12-point plan was announced to drive higher growth and improve productivity, focusing on strengthening foundations, accelerating growth, and transforming for long-term growth[42]. - The company targets an underlying revenue growth of over 5% in the medium term[89]. - For 2023, the Group expects underlying revenue growth in the range of 5.0% to 6.0%, driven by strong growth in Sports Medicine & ENT and Advanced Wound Management franchises[157]. - The company expects to deliver both faster revenue growth and margin expansion in the coming year as part of its 12-point plan[66]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The total dividend per share for 2022 remained unchanged at 37.5¢, with a final dividend of 23.1¢ and an interim dividend of 14.4¢[26]. - The total distribution of dividends per share remained unchanged at 37.5¢, consistent with the previous year[94]. - The Group purchased a total of 10.1 million ordinary shares at a cost of $158 million in 2022[151]. Sustainability and ESG Efforts - The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045, with a new ESG Operating Committee established in January 2023 to oversee sustainability efforts[31]. - The company aims to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, with a current reduction of 27% since 2019[119]. Product Development and Market Position - The Advanced Wound Management franchise has consistently outperformed the market since 2021, with significant growth opportunities identified, particularly in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy[47]. - Smith+Nephew launched 12 new products in 2022, which is a key performance indicator for driving future revenue growth[108]. - The company made a significant R&D investment of $345 million in 2022, focusing on new product launches from its organic pipeline and acquisitions[107]. - The company introduced the OR3O◊ Dual Mobility with OXINIUM DH Technology as part of its new product development[198]. - A new high technology orthopaedics manufacturing facility was opened in Malaysia, and plans for an Advanced Wound Management facility in the UK were announced[46]. Market Performance and Challenges - Orthopaedics revenue for 2022 was $2,113 million, a decline of 2.0% from $2,156 million in 2021, with a 390bps headwind from foreign exchange[200]. - The overall performance in 2022 was impacted by the implementation of the hip and knee volume-based procurement program in China[200]. - The company continues to focus on strategic initiatives to enhance market expansion and product offerings[200]. - The Orthopaedics market is valued at approximately $14.7 billion annually, with the Group's proprietary OXINIUM material providing a competitive advantage[194]. - The Trauma & Extremities market is worth over $12.7 billion annually, with the Group positioned to compete effectively in this segment[196].

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 or ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 or ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the full year was $5.2 billion, reflecting a 4.7% growth on an underlying basis compared to 2021, while reported revenue growth was flat at 0.1% due to foreign exchange headwinds [12][81] - Trading profit was $901 million, resulting in a trading margin of 17.3% [81] - Adjusted earnings per share grew by 1.1% to $0.818 [81] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orthopaedics grew by 4.1% underlying, with significant contributions from new product launches [4][5] - Sports Medicine and ENT franchise grew by 9.2%, with Joint Repair growing 11.5% [11] - Advanced Wound Management showed strong growth, with Advanced Wound Devices growing 14.9% [45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market grew by 4.8%, established markets grew by 7.3%, and emerging markets grew by 12.1%, largely driven by a return to growth in China [2][3] - The company expects continued above-market growth in Sports Medicine and Advanced Wound Management, with further improvement in Orthopaedics [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing a 12-point plan aimed at transforming operations and driving higher growth, targeting consistent underlying growth of 5% or higher [24][30] - Focus on innovation and product launches, with 25 expected in 2023, to enhance market position and drive growth [67] - The strategy includes optimizing pricing and cost savings to achieve a trading margin in excess of 20% by 2025 [53][68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges challenges from inflation and supply chain disruptions but remains optimistic about growth and margin expansion in 2023 [8][52] - The company expects to see benefits from cost actions and operational improvements throughout 2023, with a stronger second half anticipated [95] - Management emphasizes the importance of innovation, with over 60% of revenue growth in 2022 coming from products launched in the last five years [85] Other Important Information - The company faced headwinds from semiconductor and resin shortages, but improvements in supply chain performance are expected [1][16] - The company plans to reduce inventory levels as part of its 12-point plan, with a focus on managing raw material availability [14][49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more information on the timing of margin components? - Management expects to see benefits from G&A and sales and marketing cost actions starting in 2023, with manufacturing network optimization having a more back-end loaded impact [94][95] Question: What is the rationale for the 5% plus organic growth ambition? - Management cites strong performance in 2022 and a robust pipeline of products as key drivers for confidence in achieving this growth target [97][99] Question: How do you see the sustainability of the turnaround in Orthopaedics? - Management indicates that a mix of pricing improvements and addressing historical product gaps will be crucial for sustainable growth in Orthopaedics [108][109]

Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN) Q3 2022 Results Conference Call November 3, 2022 4:30 AM ET Company Participants Deepak Nath - Chief Executive Officer Anne-Francoise Nesmes - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hassan Al-Wakeel - Barclays Jack Reynolds - RBC David Adlington - JPMorgan Julien Dormois - BNP Paribas Robert Davies - Morgan Stanley Chris Gretler - Credit Suisse Deepak Nath Good morning. Welcome to the Smith & Nephew Third Quarter Call. I'm Deepak Nath, and with me is our Chief Fin ...

Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call July 28, 2022 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Deepak Nath - Chief Executive Officer Anne-Francoise Nesmes - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Patrick Wood - Bank of America Jack Reynolds-Clark - RBC Hassan Al-Wakeel - Barclays Julien Dormois - BNP Paribas Chris Gretler - Credit Suisse David Adlington - JP Morgan Deepak Nath I'll just draw your attention to the safe harbor statement on the slide that's about to pop up in front o ...