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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 2024-10-09 Declaration of Voting R…
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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number header and contains language typical of regulatory announcements on the London Stock Exchange, specifically referencing 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' and the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code")'. The core content details the issuance of new ordinary shares and updates the total number of voting rights, which is a mandatory disclosure under takeover rules. While it relates to share capital changes (SHA), the context is a specific regulatory disclosure related to an ongoing M&A situation (implied by the reference to the Code and the previous announcement on 2 October 2024) and the issuance of shares is a consequence of an employee plan exercise, not a primary capital raising event. Since it is a specific regulatory announcement concerning share structure/voting rights during a potential takeover period, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a specific compliance filing rather than a general share issue announcement (SHA) or a takeover activity report (TAR). Given the explicit mention of RNS Number and the nature of the disclosure (Rule 2.9), RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2024-10-09 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 related to a takeover offer. While it relates to insider activity (dealings), the specific regulatory context (Takeover Code Rule 8.3) points towards disclosures related to M&A activity or significant shareholdings during a bid process. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', I must select the closest fit. The document details dealings and positions concerning an offeror ('International Paper Company') and an offeree ('Smith (DS) plc'). This strongly aligns with M&A Activity (TAR). Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for general insider trades, whereas this is specific to a takeover situation. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) is for crossing ownership thresholds, but this form is mandated by the Takeover Code during an offer period.
2024-10-08 English
General Meeting Resolution
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it contains a 'SPECIAL RESOLUTION' passed at a 'General Meeting' of 'DS SMITH PLC' on '7 October 2024'. The resolution concerns giving effect to a 'scheme of arrangement' dated 11 September 2024 between the Company and shareholders, involving International Paper Company, and involves amending the Articles of Association (specifically adding new article 131 regarding the Scheme of Arrangement). This content—a formal resolution passed by shareholders at a general meeting—is characteristic of materials presented or voted upon during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) or an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). Since the resolution is being formally recorded and passed, and it relates to a major corporate action (Scheme of Arrangement), it aligns best with the 'AGM Information' category, which covers presentations and materials shared during the AGM.
2024-10-07 English
Results of Court Meeting and General Meeting
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement released via RNS (Regulatory Information Service) on October 7, 2024. The content details the results of a Court Meeting and a General Meeting concerning the recommended all-share combination (takeover/merger) between DS Smith Plc and International Paper Company, implemented via a Scheme of Arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. This document reports the voting outcomes for the scheme, which is a critical step in a major corporate transaction (M&A). While it relates to a merger (TAR), the primary function of this specific filing is to report the results of shareholder votes required for the transaction to proceed. The closest fit among the provided codes is 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), as it explicitly details the results of the shareholder votes (Court Meeting and General Meeting). It is not the M&A announcement itself (TAR), but the formal result of the required shareholder approval process.
2024-10-07 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure required when a person holds interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more during a takeover offer. The disclosure relates to an offer involving "Smith (DS) plc" and mentions "International Paper Company". This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings falls under the category of transactions or regulatory filings concerning corporate actions. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), Form 8.3 is specifically tied to the Takeover Code during an offer period. Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures, and this is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning a transaction/interest change during a corporate event (takeover), it is best classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS) or potentially related to Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) if the threshold was purely ownership. However, given the context of the Takeover Code and dealing disclosure, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory fallback, although DIRS (Director's Dealing) is also related to insider transactions. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure form (Form 8.3) related to a takeover, and not a general director trade report (Form 4/Form 3 equivalent in the UK context), RNS is the most suitable general regulatory category provided, as it is a mandatory regulatory announcement related to a specific corporate event (takeover). Upon reviewing the definitions, DIRS is for personal share transactions by directors/executives. While the discloser is an investment manager, the context is a takeover. Given the options, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback) is the safest classification for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8.3, unless it directly maps to a more specific category. Since it is a disclosure about interests/dealings during a takeover, it is a regulatory filing. I will use RNS as the best fit among the provided codes for a specific regulatory disclosure form not covered elsewhere.
2024-10-07 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 in the context of a takeover offer (indicated by referencing an 'offeror' and 'offeree' like 'International Paper Company' and 'Smith (DS) plc'). Disclosures related to takeover activity, insider dealings during a bid, or significant shareholding changes related to a bid often fall under specific regulatory disclosure categories. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is specifically tied to a takeover bid and mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, which is a specialized regulatory filing. Given the options, this is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover/M&A event. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it details dealings by a major shareholder during a potential M&A event, it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). However, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, making it a highly specific regulatory filing. Since it details dealings and positions during an offer, it strongly relates to the M&A process. If M&A Activity (TAR) is reserved for the proposal/bid itself, this is a mandatory disclosure *during* that process. Given the structure and mandatory nature, it fits best as a specific type of Regulatory Filing (RNS) or potentially M&A Activity (TAR). Since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, and TAR covers merger proposals/takeover bids, this disclosure is intrinsically linked to that process. I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) due to the explicit reference to the 'offeror/offeree' and 'Takeover Code'.
2024-10-04 English

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