After a disappointing end to FY 16, Smith & Nephew (S&N) exhibited improved sequential sales evolution in Q1 17 (trading update, only sales disclosed) – underlying sales grew 3% (the highest since Q1 16) to $1.1bn, in line with consensus expectations. However, a negative disposal impact of 2% and a currency headwind of 1% neutralised the underlying expansion, resulting in the reported growth being flat. On a geographical basis, the underlying recovery was primarily driven by the
