FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 2, 2005 Commission File Number 001-14978 SMITH & NEPHEW plc (Registrant's name) 15 Adam Street London, England WC2N 6LA (Address of registrant's principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover 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).] Yes No X --- --- [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).] Yes No X --- --- [Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing 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- n/a. 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. Smith & Nephew plc (Registrant) Date: November 2, 2005 By: /s/ Paul Chambers ----------------- Paul Chambers Company Secretary BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme Employee Share Option Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 143,545 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 1,000,000 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 52,863 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 1,090,682 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 500,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 1,000,000 Ordinary shares of 12 2/9 p each listed on 6 May 2005 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 1991 Overseas Employee Share Option Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 36,603 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 6,224 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 30,379 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 30,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 31 October 2003 12,282 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme International Employees Share Option Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 495,561 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 250,000 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 1450 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 744,111 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 100,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 29 November 2002 400,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 31 October 2003 250,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 6 May 2005 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 1985 Executive Share Option Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 213,574 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 117,900 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 95,674 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 268,165 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 1990 International Executive Share Option Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 2,292,439 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 376,800 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 1,915,639 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 4,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 7 November 2003 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme Long Service Awards 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 135,270 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 2,085 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 133,185 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 174,427 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 7 August 2000 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 2001 US Share Plan 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 813,303 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 1,000,000 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 682,060 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 1,131,243 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 1,020,703 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 1,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 6 May 2005 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1 November 2005 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 2001 UK Approved Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 196,192 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 50,000 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 41,360 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 204,832 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 261,948 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution. BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically. To: The FSA Date: 1. Name of applicant: Smith & Nephew plc 2. Name of scheme 2001 UK Unapproved Scheme 3. Period of return: From 12/04/05 To 12/10/05 4. Balance under scheme from previous return: 1,286,724 5. The amount by which the block scheme has been increased, if the scheme has been increased since the date of the last return 6. Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme during period: 268,735 7 Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 1,017,989 8. Number and class of securities originally listed and the date of admission 1,586,902 Ordinary Shares of 12 2/9p each listed on 21 October 2004 9. Total number of securities in issue at the end of the period 939,278,745 Name of contact P R Chambers Address of contact 15 Adam Street London WC2N 6LA Telephone number of contact 0207 401 7646 PR Chambers......................................... Company Secretary for and on behalf of Name of applicant Smith & Nephew plc......................................... If you knowingly or recklessly give false or misleading information you may be liable to prosecution.