Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces that it will be holding a Capital Markets Event for institutional investors and analysts from 2.00pm GMT on 11 November 2014 in London, UK.
The event will provide insights into Sports Medicine, and follows the successful acquisition of ArthroCare Corporation by Smith & Nephew in May 2014.
The event will be hosted by Olivier Bohuon, Chief Executive Officer, with presentations from senior leaders of the Company's Sports Medicine franchise. Institutional investors or analysts wishing to attend should register on the Smith & Nephew corporate website.
Additionally, the presentations will be webcast live from 2.00pm GMT (9.00am EST) and archived after the event.
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About Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business dedicated to helping healthcare professionals improve people's lives. With leadership positions in Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Advanced Wound Management,Sports Medicine and Trauma & Extremities, Smith & Nephew has around 11,000 employees and a presence in more than 90 countries. Annual sales in 2013 were more than $4.3 billion. Smith & Nephew is a member of the FTSE100 (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN).
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