Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
October 14 2020 - 3:53PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For October 14, 2020
Commission File Number: 001-14978
Smith & Nephew plc
Building 5, Croxley Park Hatters Lane,
Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8YE
United Kingdom
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form
40-F __
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule
12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes __ No X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate
below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
In connection with the issuance by Smith & Nephew plc of
$1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.032% Notes due 2030 (the “Securities”), Smith & Nephew plc is filing
the following documents solely for incorporation into the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-249255):
Exhibit List
1.1
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Underwriting Agreement, dated as of October 7, 2020.
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1.2
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Pricing Agreement, dated as of October 7, 2020.
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4.1
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Indenture, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, as Trustee, dated October 14, 2020 (the “Indenture”).
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4.2
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Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to Section 2.07 of the Indenture setting forth the terms of the Securities, including the form of the global note for the 2.032% Notes due 2030.
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5.1
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Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell London LLP, English law counsel to Smith & Nephew plc.
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5.2
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Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell London LLP, US counsel to Smith & Nephew plc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
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October 14, 2020
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By:
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/s/ Susan Swabey
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Name:
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Susan Swabey
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Title:
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Company Secretary
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