Cevian Capital Increases Stake in Smith & Nephew to 12.07%

This Form 6-K filing by Smith & Nephew plc reports a major shareholding notification from Cevian Capital II GP Limited. The investment firm has increased its voting rights in Smith & Nephew from 11.18% to 12.07% as of June 8, 2026. Cevian Capital now holds 102,493,881 voting rights through indirect ownership via Aurora Nominees Limited, which acts as nominee for UBS AG as custodian. The filing details that Cevian Capital II G.P. Limited acts as general partner for two investment vehicles: Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P. (10.89%) and Cevian Capital II Co-Investment - Series P L.P. (1.18%). The notification was completed on June 10, 2026, in Jersey, and the company filed this report on June 11, 2026.