BlackRock, Inc. Major Holdings Notification in Smith & Nephew plc

BlackRock, Inc. has notified Smith & Nephew plc of a change in its major holdings. As of October 22, 2025, BlackRock, Inc. holds 5.01% of the voting rights attached to shares and 2.17% through financial instruments, totaling 7.18% of the voting rights. This notification was submitted on October 23, 2025. The change in holdings is due to an acquisition or disposal of voting rights. BlackRock, Inc. is a major institutional investor with significant holdings in various companies globally. This filing is a standard notification required under regulatory thresholds to ensure transparency in major shareholdings.