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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 2024-09-11 M&A Activity
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
Offer Document Posted
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated September 11, 2024, detailing the 'RECOMMENDED ALL-SHARE COMBINATION' between DS Smith Plc and International Paper Company. Specifically, it announces the 'Publication of Scheme Document and International Paper Prospectus' related to a merger/takeover proposal (the Combination). This clearly falls under the category of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it is an announcement about documents being published, the core subject matter is the M&A transaction itself, which is more specific than a general Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or Regulatory Filing (RNS). The document discusses the Scheme Document, the expected timetable for the Court Meeting and General Meeting to approve the merger, and recommendations from the boards, all central to a takeover bid.
2024-09-11 English
Scheme Document
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly details a 'Recommended All-Share Combination' between DS Smith Plc and International Paper Company, structured as a 'scheme of arrangement of DS Smith Plc under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006'. It refers to an 'Explanatory Statement', a 'Court Meeting', and a 'General Meeting' where shareholders are asked to vote using BLUE and YELLOW Forms of Proxy. This structure, involving a scheme of arrangement requiring court and shareholder approval for a major corporate transaction (merger/takeover), strongly indicates a document related to a takeover or merger proposal. This aligns best with the 'M&A Activity' category (TAR). Although it mentions proxy forms (related to PSI), the primary purpose is to explain and seek approval for the entire combination, making TAR the most accurate classification.
2024-09-11 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 (in this case, involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company). This type of disclosure, which relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is best categorized under Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, as a specific regulatory filing related to corporate actions. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (like Form 8.3), and it involves reporting personal/firm transactions by a party involved in a potential M&A event, it is most closely related to insider/director dealings (DIRS) or the general regulatory filing category (RNS). Given the context of reporting personal share transactions by executives/directors (even if the discloser here is an investment firm, the nature is similar to insider reporting), DIRS is a possibility, but RNS is the most accurate fallback for specific, non-standard regulatory forms not covered elsewhere. However, Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required under the Takeover Code, which often falls under the umbrella of significant shareholder/insider activity reporting. Since DIRS is defined as "Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)", and this is a disclosure of a significant position/dealing by a major shareholder during a takeover, it aligns more closely with the spirit of insider reporting than a general RNS. Let's re-evaluate the options: It is not a M&A announcement (TAR), but a disclosure *related* to one. It is not a Director's Dealing (DIRS) strictly, as the discloser is Millennium International Management LP, not necessarily a director, but it is a mandatory disclosure of a significant position/dealing during a takeover. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is a mandatory disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, and the lack of a specific code for this, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the safest general classification for non-standard regulatory forms. However, if we must choose the closest fit based on the *type* of information (insider/significant holder activity), DIRS is plausible. Given the context of the Takeover Code, which mandates these disclosures, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing category when a specific one is missing. I will classify it as RNS as it is a specific regulatory filing not covered by other codes like 10-K, ER, or DIV.
2024-09-10 English
Group of companies' accounts made up to 2024-04-30
Regulatory Filings
2024-09-10 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 related to a takeover offer. While it involves director/insider-like activity (Director's Dealing - DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Rule 8.3) is most closely related to M&A activity (TAR) or general regulatory disclosure. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for a Takeover Code Rule 8.3 filing, and it details dealings related to an offer involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, it falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR). However, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, which is a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the options, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most relevant thematic category, as these disclosures are triggered by takeover activity. If TAR is too specific, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the fallback. Since the document is a formal disclosure related to a potential takeover (indicated by the mention of an 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer'), TAR is the best fit among the provided choices that capture the context of the filing.
2024-09-09 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 in the securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover process, which aligns most closely with the concept of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to takeover activity. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', I must select the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this is a disclosure by an investment manager (Millennium International Management LP) regarding a potential takeover involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, the core function is reporting significant security interests and dealings related to an offer. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal/managerial security interests and transactions, although 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is also relevant due to the takeover context. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of a position/dealing, making DIRS a better fit than TAR, which usually covers the announcement of the M&A proposal itself. Since this is a mandatory regulatory disclosure about security holdings/dealings during an offer, and DIRS covers insider trades, I will classify it as DIRS, as it reports on the interests and dealings of a significant party involved in the transaction.
2024-09-06 English

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