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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 2024-07-17 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
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 of 1% or more in relevant securities during a takeover offer. This type of disclosure relates directly to the rules governing mergers and acquisitions (Takeover Code). Among the provided categories, the closest fit for documents related to takeover bids and related disclosures is 'M&A Activity' (TAR), as this form is a direct consequence of a takeover situation involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company. While there isn't a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', TAR covers M&A activity, which is the context necessitating this filing.
2024-07-17 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 used by parties involved in a takeover bid to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This specific disclosure relates to a potential offer involving 'Smith (DS) plc' and 'International Paper Company'. This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings aligns most closely with regulatory filings concerning transactions or ownership changes during a bid process. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the context is specifically governed by the Takeover Code rules (Rule 8.3), which is a specialized regulatory disclosure. Given the options, it is a specific type of regulatory filing related to a transaction/takeover, but since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', it falls under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the discloser was a director, but here the discloser is an investment manager (Millennium International Management LP). Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory fallback, although it is highly specific. However, looking closely at the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. This is a disclosure by a significant shareholder/stakeholder during a takeover, which is a regulatory requirement. Since it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR, and it is a specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the best fit as a catch-all for mandatory, non-standard reports, or we must check if any other code fits better. None of the other codes (like MANG, CAP, DIV) fit. Given the nature of mandatory disclosure under a specific regulatory code (Takeover Code), RNS is the most suitable classification among the provided options for a specialized regulatory filing that isn't a core financial report.
2024-07-16 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 bid (indicated by references to 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer'). Disclosures related to takeover activity, insider dealings during a bid, or significant shareholding changes related to a bid often fall under specific regulatory categories. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the context is specifically tied to a takeover situation and the disclosure of interests/dealings under the Takeover Code. This type of filing, which reports on interests in securities during a takeover, is most closely aligned with Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or, given the specific nature of takeover disclosures which often involve significant ownership changes or dealings by interested parties, it is a specialized filing. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Form 8.3 Takeover Disclosure'. Given the options, it relates to significant share ownership changes during a corporate action (takeover). Since it details dealings and positions related to an offer, it is a form of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Comparing it to the definitions: It is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. It is a specific disclosure related to a takeover bid involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company. The closest fit among the provided codes that deals with significant ownership changes or insider activity is 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) or potentially 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing), but Form 8.3 is broader than just director dealings. In the context of UK Takeover Code filings, these disclosures are mandatory reports of interests during an offer period. Since it details significant interests (1.371%) and dealings during a potential takeover, it is a specialized regulatory filing concerning ownership. Given the options, 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) captures the essence of reporting significant ownership changes, even though the specific form is for takeover rules. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be used. Lacking that, and recognizing it as a mandatory regulatory disclosure about ownership stakes during a corporate event, MRQ is the most appropriate fit among the choices, although 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. I will classify it as MRQ due to the focus on reporting interests/positions over 1% during a specific corporate event (takeover).
2024-07-15 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 of 1% or more in relevant securities during a takeover offer. This type of disclosure relates directly to M&A activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings during a bid process. While it involves director/insider activity (DIRS) and share ownership (MRQ), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) strongly points towards a document related to a takeover or merger proposal. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Transaction in Own Shares (POS) or M&A Activity (TAR). Given the context is a disclosure related to an ongoing offer involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, TAR (M&A Activity) is the best fit, as Form 8.3 is a mandatory filing during a takeover situation.
2024-07-12 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Remuneration Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (2632W) and explicitly mentions 'Transactions in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs")'. It details the grant of nil-cost options under performance share plans to senior executives (Miles Roberts, Richard Pike, Stefano Rossi). This content directly corresponds to insider trading or executive transaction reporting. Among the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the most appropriate category for reporting personal share transactions by directors and executives. Although the transaction is an option grant rather than a direct purchase/sale, it falls under the scope of insider transaction disclosure.
2024-07-12 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 an offeror/offeree, Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company) to disclose insider holdings and transactions related to that offer. This specific disclosure type, related to insider dealings during a takeover scenario, is not explicitly listed in the provided definitions. However, it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to insider transactions during a corporate action. Given the options, it is most closely related to Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it involves reporting interests/dealings by a significant party, although Form 8.3 is specific to takeover codes, not standard director trades (Form DIRS usually implies Form 3, 4, or 5 under SEC rules, or similar national requirements). Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure concerning interests in securities during a takeover, and it doesn't fit perfectly into DIRS (which usually implies executive/director personal trades), the most appropriate fallback category for a specific, non-standard regulatory disclosure is Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2024-07-11 English

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