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Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Latest filing 2024-06-28 Major Shareholding Noti…
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

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Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 4312U' and contains the standard header/footer information associated with RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcements from the London Stock Exchange. The content details a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' filed by Aviva PLC regarding an acquisition or disposal of voting rights in DS Smith PLC. This type of filing, which reports changes in significant share ownership thresholds, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category (MRQ). Although RNS is present, MRQ is a more specific classification for this content type than the general RNS fallback.
2024-06-28 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% 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 required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) acquires or deals in relevant securities. This type of disclosure relates directly to the ongoing M&A activity and the associated insider/major shareholder dealings during the offer period. While it involves share dealings (which might suggest DIRS or MRQ), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) during an active offer (Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company are mentioned) strongly points towards documentation 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 focus on disclosure during a takeover process, TAR (M&A Activity) is the best fit, as this form is intrinsically linked to the takeover rules.
2024-06-28 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 96% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used for a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" in relation to an offer (Takeover). This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealings, it is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the Takeover Code, which is distinct from general Director's Dealing (DIRS) or standard regulatory announcements (RNS). Given the options, this specific disclosure related to a takeover bid fits best under the general category of regulatory filings that are not covered by the more specific options like 10-K, ER, or DIRS (which usually refers to Form 3/4/5 filings, not Form 8.3). However, since the document details personal share transactions by a major shareholder/fund manager in the context of an offer, it is closely related to insider trading/dealing disclosures. Comparing the definitions, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is for personal share transactions by directors/executives. While Farallon Capital Europe LLP is a fund manager, the disclosure concerns their position and dealings in the target company's securities during a takeover. In the context of UK Takeover Code filings, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure of interests/dealings. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it involves reporting dealings/interests, it is closest to DIRS, but DIRS is usually reserved for executive/director trades (like SEC Form 4). Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is a mandatory disclosure during a M&A event, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, it falls under the general regulatory disclosure umbrella. However, if we must choose the closest fit based on content (reporting share transactions/interests), DIRS is related, but the context is M&A. Since the document is a formal, required regulatory filing detailing ownership and transactions related to a specific corporate event (takeover), and it doesn't fit perfectly into the other specific categories (like ER, IR, 10-K), the most appropriate fallback is RNS (Regulatory Filings) or, if we interpret 'Director's Dealing' broadly to include significant shareholder dealings during a bid, DIRS. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and M&A context, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. I will classify it as RNS as it is a mandatory regulatory filing that doesn't fit the other specific financial report types, although it is related to share transactions.
2024-06-28 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 relevant securities during a takeover offer. This specific type of disclosure relates to insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS) and M&A activity (like TAR), the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3 under the Takeover Code) is a specialized filing. None of the provided codes perfectly match 'Form 8.3 Disclosure'. However, the content is fundamentally about insider dealings related to a takeover. Since the document details personal share transactions by a major holder (Millennium International Management LP) in the context of an offer involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, it most closely aligns with Director's Dealing (DIRS) or M&A Activity (TAR). Given the explicit focus on 'Interests and short positions' and 'DEALINGS' under the Takeover Code, it is a specialized insider transaction report. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by insiders/major stakeholders, although 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is also relevant due to the context. Since this is a mandatory disclosure by a major shareholder/controller during a takeover, and it details their position and dealings, it is a form of insider reporting. I will classify it as DIRS as it focuses on the 'dealing' by an interested party, which is the core function of Form 8.3, even though it is triggered by a takeover.
2024-06-27 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and details changes in voting rights held by BlackRock, Inc. in DS Smith PLC, crossing a threshold (moving to 5.05%). This specific regulatory filing format (TR-1) is used in the UK/EU to report changes in major shareholdings, which falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) in the provided definitions, as it reports changes in significant ownership levels crossing thresholds. Although it is a regulatory filing, MRQ is more specific than the general RNS fallback.
2024-06-26 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 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 M&A event, but the specific form (Form 8.3) is a regulatory filing related to takeover rules, not a general director's dealing (DIRS) or a general M&A announcement (TAR). Since the provided categories do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', the closest fit that captures the nature of reporting personal/insider transactions related to securities is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), although this document is broader than just directors. However, given the context of insider/significant shareholder activity during a corporate action (takeover), DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the choices for reporting personal security interests/dealings, or alternatively, RNS as a general regulatory filing. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure about interests/dealings, DIRS is chosen as the primary intent, recognizing it is a specific type of insider transaction report.
2024-06-26 English

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