Research Reports

Summary

Smith & Nephew plc announced that all 27 resolutions were passed at its Annual General Meeting held on May 6, 2026, including approval of accounts, director elections, and remuneration policies.

Key takeaways

All 27 resolutions passed at the AGM, including director elections and auditor reappointment.
Resolution 2 (Directors' Remuneration Policy) received 59.70% support, below 80% threshold.
Resolution 21 (Performance Share Plan 2026) received 60.14% support, also below 80%.
Company will engage with shareholders on low-support resolutions within six months.
Final dividend declared with 99.99% approval; 715.4 million votes cast.
Total shares in issue: 854,049,145 as of May 1, 2026.