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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 2024-09-02 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SMDS

About Smith (DS) PLC

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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
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains an 'RNS Number'. It details changes in voting rights held by a shareholder (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) crossing a notification threshold, dated 02 September 2024. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is classified as a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) under the provided definitions, as it directly relates to changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds.
2024-09-02 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is a notification released via RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service) titled 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update'. It explicitly states the total number of shares in issue (1,380,188,895) and confirms that no shares are held in Treasury. This information is provided in conformity with DTR 5.6.1, which relates to disclosure requirements concerning the total number of voting rights. This content directly relates to the company's capital structure and share count, which aligns best with the 'Share Issue/Capital Change' definition (SHA). Although it is an RNS filing, the specific content is about a change in the total share capital/voting rights denominator, making SHA a more precise classification than the general RNS fallback.
2024-09-02 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 3843C' on '30 August 2024'. It details changes in voting rights held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. crossing a notification threshold. This specific form (TR-1) is used in the UK/EU regulatory framework to report changes in major shareholdings. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure concerning share ownership changes, it fits best under the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ). Although RNS is the distribution channel, the content is specifically about a major holding change, not a general announcement.
2024-08-30 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 (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 a specific type of regulatory filing concerning director/insider dealings or major shareholding changes, but the context is highly specific to takeover activity. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', I must evaluate the closest fits: 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) or 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification). Given the context is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it is most closely related to insider/director activity or significant ownership changes. However, Form 8.3 is a distinct regulatory filing related to M&A activity. The closest available category that captures mandatory disclosure of security interests/dealings is 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) or 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification). Since this is a disclosure by an investment manager (Millennium International Management LP) regarding a takeover, it is a mandatory disclosure of a significant position/dealing. It is not a Director's Dealing (DIRS) as the discloser is an external entity, nor is it a standard Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) which usually relates to crossing ownership thresholds outside of a formal offer context. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, and no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code exists, the most appropriate fallback that covers mandatory regulatory disclosures of security interests is 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) or potentially 'TAR' (M&A Activity). Given the document's focus on the mechanics of a takeover bid (mentioning offeror/offeree and the Takeover Code), 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate, but 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing required by the Takeover Panel. I will classify this as a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the other specific categories, leaning towards the general regulatory filing code 'RNS'. If 'TAR' were interpreted broadly as 'Takeover Activity', it would fit, but 'RNS' is the safest general regulatory filing bucket for non-standard forms.
2024-08-30 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 (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer'). While it relates to a takeover, which might suggest TAR (M&A Activity), Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to insider dealing disclosure during an offer period, mandated by the UK Takeover Panel. This type of specific regulatory disclosure about director/insider dealings during a takeover context does not fit perfectly into DIRS (Director's Dealing, which is usually for routine insider trades) or TAR (M&A Activity, which is for the proposal itself). Given the highly specific nature of this disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code, and the lack of a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', it falls best under the general regulatory filing category, RNS (Regulatory Filings), as it is a mandatory disclosure to a Regulatory Information Service (RIS) concerning market activity related to an offer.
2024-08-29 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 (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover process. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing, which usually refers to standard insider transaction reports like Form 3/4/5 in the US context) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification, which is typically for passive ownership thresholds). However, given the options, this filing is most closely related to insider/director transactions and ownership changes during a corporate action. Since it details dealings and positions related to an offer, it falls under the scope of insider activity reporting. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit as it concerns executive/insider transactions, although the context is specific to M&A activity. Given the strong presence of M&A context ('Takeover Code', 'offeror/offeree'), TAR (M&A Activity) is also a possibility, but Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of *dealing/position* by a party involved in the offer, making DIRS or RNS more appropriate. Since it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, and it details specific dealings, DIRS is chosen as the best fit among the provided options for insider transaction reporting, even though it is highly specific to UK Takeover Code rules.
2024-08-28 English

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