No trading implications for Smith & Nephew investors; this is a standard governance disclosure regarding an individual director's external appointment.
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Executive Summary
Smith & Nephew plc announced that Thérèse Esperdy, Senior Independent Director designate, will join Rentokil Initial plc's board as Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate effective July 1, 2026, and become Chair on September 1, 2026. This is a routine director disclosure under UK listing rules.
Key Facts
- Thérèse Esperdy, currently a Senior Independent Director designate at Smith & Nephew, is appointed to Rentokil Initial plc's board.
- She will serve as Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate starting July 1, 2026, and become Chair on September 1, 2026.
- Rentokil Initial plc is a separate company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
- The filing is made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2), which requires disclosure of directorships held by senior independent directors.
Financial Impact
No financial impact on Smith & Nephew plc.
Risk Factors
- None identified for Smith & Nephew plc related to this disclosure.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001654954-26-003537 |
| Document: 0001654954-26-003537-index-headers.html | 0001654954-26-003537 |
| Document: 0001654954-26-003537-index.html | 0001654954-26-003537 |
| Document: 0001654954-26-003537.txt | 0001654954-26-003537 |
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Jun 4, 2026 20w ago | 6-K | $14.91 $15.48 | ▲ +3.82% | ▲ +1.94% | $13.22 (−11.33%) |
Jun 3, 2026 20w ago | 6-K | $14.91 $15.48 | ▲ +3.82% | ▲ +1.32% | $13.22 (−11.33%) |
Jun 3, 2026 20w ago | 6-K | $14.91 $15.48 | ▲ +3.82% | ▲ +1.32% | $13.22 (−11.33%) |
May 20, 2026 22w ago | 6-K | $14.91 $15.48 | ▲ +3.82% | ▼ −1.18% | $13.22 (−11.33%) |
May 14, 2026 23w ago | 6-K | $14.95 $15.48 | ▲ +3.55% | ▼ −0.04% | $13.22 (−11.57%) |
May 12, 2026 24w ago | 6-K | $14.95 $15.48 | ▲ +3.55% | ▼ −0.84% | $13.22 (−11.57%) |
May 1, 2026 25w ago | 6-K | $15.55 $15.75 | ▲ +1.29% | ▼ −1.78% | $13.22 (−14.98%) |
Apr 16, 2026 27w ago | 6-K | $15.55 $13.10 | ▼ −15.76% | ▼ −22.80% | $13.22 (−14.98%) |
Apr 15, 2026 27w ago | 6-K | $15.70 $13.10 | ▼ −16.56% | ▼ −24.70% | $13.22 (−15.80%) |
Apr 1, 2026 29w ago | 6-K | $16.05 $13.10 | ▼ −18.38% | ▼ −31.76% | $13.22 (−17.63%) |
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