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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 2024-07-31 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

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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 bid (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant position changes during a takeover process. While it involves dealing disclosures, the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) points towards a specialized regulatory filing related to M&A activity or insider reporting, which is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing) or TAR (M&A Activity) in the provided definitions. However, the content is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover situation. Since the document details specific dealings and positions under the Takeover Code, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, it is most closely related to the context of a takeover/merger (TAR), but it is fundamentally a mandatory disclosure form. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to a transaction, it falls best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a fallback, or potentially related to M&A (TAR). Given the focus on the *dealing* by a major shareholder during an offer, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, RNS is the safest general regulatory classification, although it is highly specific to M&A context. Let's re-evaluate: The document is a disclosure of interests/dealings related to an ongoing offer (Takeover Code). This is a specific type of regulatory filing. Since 'TAR' is for M&A Activity (proposals/bids), and this is a post-bid disclosure of a major shareholder's position, 'RNS' (General regulatory announcements/fallback) is the most appropriate fit among the provided codes for a mandatory, non-standard financial report filing.
2024-07-31 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 relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific disclosure relates to Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, indicating M&A activity and insider/major shareholder disclosure requirements related to that activity. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS) and major shareholding (MRQ), the context is strictly governed by the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) concerning a takeover/merger scenario. The closest fit among the provided categories that captures the essence of a takeover-related disclosure concerning share interests is 'M&A Activity' (TAR), as this disclosure is a direct consequence of a takeover/merger situation involving the named companies. However, Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to insider/major shareholder disclosure during a bid. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure' or 'Insider Dealing during a Bid', we must choose the best fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors, and Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code by a major shareholder/interested party during a bid, and it details their position and dealings, it strongly relates to the M&A context (TAR). Given the specific nature of the form (Rule 8.3), which is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover, TAR is the most contextually appropriate classification, although DIRS is also relevant for the 'dealing' aspect. Given the explicit mention of an 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer', TAR is superior to DIRS or MRQ.
2024-07-30 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 related to a takeover offer (Smith (DS) plc is the offeree, and International Paper Company is mentioned as another party to the offer). This type of disclosure, related to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is a specific type of regulatory filing concerning corporate actions, but it does not fit the definitions for 10-K, ER, IR, or DIV. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, it is most closely related to filings concerning corporate actions or significant ownership changes. While it involves director/insider activity (related to DIRS), the context is specifically a takeover disclosure (Rule 8.3). Given the options, this is a specialized regulatory disclosure. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) but a specific disclosure required under takeover rules. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors, but this is a disclosure by a major shareholder/stakeholder (Millennium International Management LP) during a takeover. Given the context of takeover activity and required disclosures, it is a specific regulatory filing. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it is a mandatory filing related to corporate control/transactions, it falls under the broad category of regulatory filings. If we must choose the closest fit based on the nature of the disclosure (insider/significant holder dealing), DIRS is related but less accurate than recognizing it as a specific regulatory filing. Since it is a mandatory filing under the Takeover Code, and not a general announcement (RPA/RNS), I will check if any other category fits. It is not M&A Activity (TAR), which is for the proposal itself. It is a disclosure *during* M&A. Given the highly specific nature of the form (Form 8.3), and the lack of a direct match, the most appropriate general category for mandatory, non-financial periodic reports is RNS (Regulatory Filings). However, since it details dealings and positions, it shares characteristics with DIRS (Director's Dealing). Since the discloser is Millennium International Management LP (an investment manager) and not explicitly a director, DIRS is less appropriate than a general regulatory filing. I will classify it as RNS as the best fit for a specific, non-standard regulatory disclosure not covered elsewhere.
2024-07-29 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 4 or DTR3), nor is it a standard SEC filing like 10-K or ER. However, among the provided options, the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders is DIRS (Director's Dealing). Given the highly specific nature of this UK Takeover Code filing, which details ownership and derivative positions related to an offer, it is a specialized form of insider disclosure. Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code filings, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this is a specific regulatory disclosure type.
2024-07-26 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 0745Y' and contains the standard boilerplate text referencing 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange' and the 'Financial Conduct Authority'. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings', detailing changes in voting rights crossing a threshold (from 6.006% to 6.205%). 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 specifically deals with changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds.
2024-07-26 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 related to takeover activity, specifically detailing holdings and dealings of a party involved in an offer (Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company are mentioned). This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is best classified under the category related to M&A Activity (TAR), as it is a direct consequence and disclosure requirement of a takeover/merger situation. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is specifically tied to the Takeover Code rules during an offer period.
2024-07-25 English

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