SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
Smith & Nephew plc, also known as Smith+Nephew, is a British multinational medical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Watford, England. It is an international producer of advanced wound management products, arthroscopy products, trauma and clinical therapy products, and orthopaedic reconstruction products. Its products are sold in over 100 countries. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- medical technology industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- SMITH & NEPHEW PLC [2]
- Headquarters location
- London [1]
- Founded
- 1856 [1]
- Legal form
- private company limited by shares; public limited company [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Roland Diggelmann [1]
- Official website
- www.smith-nephew.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- GB0009223206 [1]
- CIK
- 845982 [2]
- Country in background record
- United Kingdom [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- SNN (NYSE), SNNUF (OTC) [2]
Company positioning and business
Smith & Nephew plc, also known as Smith+Nephew, is a British multinational medical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Watford, England. It is an international producer of advanced wound management products, arthroscopy products, trauma and clinical therapy products, and orthopaedic reconstruction products. Its products are sold in over 100 countries. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Smith & Nephew. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Roland Diggelmann in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: SNN (NYSE), SNNUF (OTC). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was SMITH & NEPHEW PLC founded?
Founded: 1856. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of SMITH & NEPHEW PLC?
Headquarters location: London. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for SMITH & NEPHEW PLC?
Business sectors: medical technology industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Smith & Nephew (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.