Smith & Nephew Share Discussion Threads

[scrapman] 30/1/2008 14:37

have noticed buybacks , last few days are about 150k , todays t/o allready 6 mil, must be some stakebuilding perhaps ??

[boadicea] 30/1/2008 13:50

It is thought by some to be a potential t/o target.
Additionally, the company is daily buying in stock which supports the price.

[dramaqueen108] 30/1/2008 11:13

why the rise in share price ?

[scrapman] 30/1/2008 09:07

Very strong performance over last couple of weeks in face of a volatile market .
Good volumes and steady price rises ,

[scrapman] 14/1/2008 10:11

very steady price amongst the turmoil and decent volumes, any more news anywhere?

[boadicea] 08/1/2008 17:27

Up 10% in two days.
Should see an announcement tomorrow as obviously something is leaking or else a "know no reason" statement should be rolled out.

If a bid is on the way, 800p would be a plausible opening gambit - with hopes of a contest to follow.

[madness of crowds] 08/1/2008 14:14

Definitely.

IMHO

[carterk] 08/1/2008 13:30

Bid on the way ?

[tipsytoad] 31/10/2007 16:39

good end to the day with a favourable auction

[double entry] 23/10/2007 15:48

why not ?

its a damn good company all in all

[scrapman] 23/10/2007 14:26

Flurry of activity today , possible bid rumours (again ) , suppose with the legal settlement out of the way it could be on the cards

[liquidkid] 16/8/2007 14:15

A recall is bad news and should suck the premium out of this one

[omega1525] 19/6/2007 15:36

Tuesday June 19, 8:35 am ET


ANDOVER, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew's (NYSE: SNN - News; LSE: SN - News) Endoscopy Division today announced the launch of the 560 Series 3-CCD High Definition (HD) Camera System, a surgical camera system capable of capturing and displaying broadcast quality HD images in arthroscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries.
The 560 Series is designed to maintain high-definition resolution through the entire image chain, from the video arthroscope or laparoscope, through the camera head and the control unit, and to the monitor; resulting in clearer, more detailed surgical images.

"Clearer images may result in better diagnostics, reduced OR time and improved procedure outcomes," said Dr. Stephen M. Desio, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Mass.

"Smith & Nephew's 560 Series Camera System has set a new standard for arthroscopic and endoscopic visualization," Dr. Desio said. "The picture detail, color and field depth are outstanding."

In any visualization system - be it in an operating room or a consumer's home - the image quality is only as good as the weakest component. A high- definition camera will capture broadcast quality images and an HD monitor will display them, but if the technology in between -- a consumer's cable box or a medical facility's camera control unit, for example -- does not support high- definition technology, the picture quality is ultimately sacrificed.

The 560 Series is also designed to interface with Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's CONDOR(TM) Control System and its 660HD Image Management System for Digital Operating Rooms. The CONDOR Control System enables the medical staff to manage the operative environment from a single control panel. The 660HD IMS enables medical facilities to capture and store high-definition surgical images, which can then be archived with the patient's medical history.

"Smith & Nephew Endoscopy has earned its reputation as the global leader in arthroscopy, but with the 560 Series High Definition Camera System the organization has demonstrated the strength of its technology in other surgical specialties," said Dr. Paul Brisson, Chief of Surgery at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y., who tested the camera system during minimally invasive procedures.

Most surgical camera systems are adapted for medical applications using technology marketed to consumers. Jerry Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's Capital Equipment business unit, said, "The 560 Series HD Camera System was designed in partnership with broadcast technology experts, to deliver superior image quality - not just for arthroscopy, but for all endoscopic specialties."

[maiseymouse] 14/5/2007 07:00

This blue sky deal looks a no brainer does anyone know more about the specifics of the litigation in the states and what chance the patent could be overturned on appeal. also, how much is litigation of this sort to fund.

[scrapman] 16/4/2007 10:45

large volumes this morning , any news anywhere ??

[maiseymouse] 30/3/2007 16:31

Remains a buy with Citigroup and raises price target on back of Plus aquisition.

[maiseymouse] 19/3/2007 07:08

big sell note out from goldman sachs.

[scrapman] 12/3/2007 09:23

strong comments on the earnings front

[maiseymouse] 12/3/2007 07:10

I think Dresdner Kleinwort see sonme upside from current levels and has upped its price target to 755p. I think there is some way to go for this one. The story is under-appreciated by the market.

[scrapman] 14/2/2007 13:16

active this am showing very steady gains

[liquidkid] 13/2/2007 12:11

I think the market is dreaming if some private equity company is going to come around and buy this up. Here's a bunch from brokers - looks like up to 700p is possible

UBS - move from Buy to Neutral 675p PT from 662p
Bernstein - raising from 560p to 580p.
Golden Sachs - up PT from 580p to 605 maintain Neutral
Merrill Lyech -Raising price target to 690p retains Buy
Casanova - Maintains In-Line