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Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,123 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-10-22 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SMDS

About Smith (DS) PLC

https://www.dssmith.com/

Smith (DS) PLC is a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and integrated recycling services. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of corrugated packaging, including retail and shelf-ready packaging, transit cases, consumer boxes, and promotional displays. A core part of its business model is the circular economy, focusing on producing plastic-free packaging and high-performance papers from recycled fibers. The company's strategy emphasizes sustainability, aiming to redefine packaging for a changing world. It is in the process of combining with International Paper to create a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

Recent filings

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Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified as an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement from the London Stock Exchange, indicated by the 'RNS Number' and the concluding boilerplate text mentioning RNS and the FCA. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings,' detailing changes in voting rights held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. This type of filing reports insider/major shareholder transactions or changes in significant ownership thresholds. Among the provided codes, 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is the most specific fit for reporting changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds. Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is a more precise classification than the general RNS fallback.
2024-10-22 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose interests and dealings in securities during a takeover offer. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a corporate action, specifically a takeover bid involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of a takeover bid disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely related to the regulatory requirements surrounding M&A activity or significant shareholdings during such an event. Given the options, this disclosure is a specific regulatory filing related to a potential takeover/merger scenario. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details dealings by a major shareholder/controller in the context of an offer, it falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). However, because it is a mandatory disclosure directly tied to the mechanics of a takeover bid (Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code), TAR is the most appropriate fit, as it concerns the parties involved in the takeover.
2024-10-21 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company') to disclose interests in securities. This type of disclosure, related to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is a specific type of regulatory filing concerning director/insider dealings or major shareholdings, but the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) points towards insider/director dealing disclosure related to a specific corporate action (takeover). Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)" is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this specific form (Form 8.3) is mandated by the Takeover Code rather than standard insider trading rules (like Form 4 in the US). Since it details the position and dealings of a significant shareholder/controller (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer, it falls under the umbrella of insider/director transaction reporting, which DIRS covers best among the options, as it relates to specific individuals/entities involved in the company's governance/control during a transaction.
2024-10-18 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used for a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning Smith (DS) PLC and International Paper Company). This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process. While it involves director/executive dealings (DIRS) and major shareholdings (MRQ), the specific regulatory context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) dealing disclosure is not explicitly covered by the provided codes (AGM-R, 10-K, AR, MANG, CT, CAP, DVA, DLST, DIRS, ER, SR, XLSX, FS, CGR, IRAT, IR, IP, LTR, TAR, MRQ, MDA, NAV, DIV, PSI, RNS, DEF 14A, RPA, SHA, POS). However, the closest fit among the provided options that deals with personal share transactions by executives/insiders is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS). Although Form 8.3 is broader than standard DIRS filings (which often relate to Form 3, 4, 5 in the US context), in the context of UK Takeover Code disclosures, it reports on the interests and dealings of a significant shareholder/concert party member during an offer. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting personal security transactions by individuals associated with the company/offer, even if the specific form is regulatory-specific to takeovers. If 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) were chosen, it would be a fallback, but DIRS captures the essence of the disclosure type (insider dealing/position reporting). I will classify this as DIRS as it concerns personal dealings/positions of an interested party.
2024-10-18 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose interests and dealings related to a takeover offer (Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company are mentioned). This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider dealings, the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position disclosure during an offer) aligns most closely with disclosures related to significant shareholdings or insider transactions during a corporate action. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, which often overlaps with insider reporting requirements. Since the document details the position and dealings of a significant shareholder (Millennium International Management LP) in the context of an offer, and there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', DIRS (Director's Dealing/Insider Trading) is the most appropriate category among the provided choices for reporting significant insider/related party transactions.
2024-10-17 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) has a significant interest (1% or more) in the relevant securities. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and its relation to an ongoing offer (mentioning 'International Paper Company' as another party to the offer) strongly suggests it is related to M&A activity or a specific regulatory disclosure tied to a takeover. Given the options, this disclosure is most closely aligned with the context of a takeover/merger, making 'TAR' (M&A Activity) a plausible fit, or potentially 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) if interpreted broadly as insider dealing, but the Rule 8.3 context is paramount. However, Rule 8.3 filings are specifically about disclosures during a takeover bid. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', we must choose the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) covers crossing ownership thresholds. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a specific takeover event involving parties and securities, and it details positions and dealings, it is a specialized regulatory filing. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a disclosure related to a potential takeover bid (Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company), TAR (M&A Activity) is the most contextually relevant category, as these disclosures are triggered by M&A events. If TAR is too broad, DIRS is about personal trades, and MRQ is about general major holdings, neither captures the takeover context as well as TAR implies. I will classify it as TAR due to the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the involvement of two parties in an offer scenario.
2024-10-16 English

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