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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 2024-06-18 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

Filing Released Lang Actions
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 during a takeover offer, which falls under regulatory filings related to corporate actions, specifically takeovers. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) points towards a specialized regulatory disclosure. This type of filing, concerning takeover activity and insider interests, is best categorized under general Regulatory Filings (RNS) as it is a mandatory disclosure to the Takeover Panel, or potentially DIRS if the focus was purely on insider trading outside a takeover context, but the explicit reference to the Takeover Code makes it a specific regulatory announcement. Given the options, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate general category for mandatory disclosures related to takeover rules that don't fit other specific categories like DIV or SHA. However, since the document details personal share transactions by an entity (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer, and the closest specific category related to insider transactions is DIRS (Director's Dealing), I must evaluate if this fits. Rule 8.3 disclosures are broader than just directors, covering any person with a 1% interest during an offer. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, RNS is the standard fallback for mandatory regulatory announcements. I will classify it as RNS as it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code.
2024-06-18 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 used for a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning offeror/offeree Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant position changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position/dealing disclosure related to an offer) aligns most closely with filings related to corporate actions or regulatory requirements concerning takeovers. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions by a major holder/controller in the context of an offer, it is most closely related to insider trading/director dealings (DIRS) or a general regulatory filing (RNS). Given the highly specific nature of the form related to takeover rules, and the fact that it details dealings/positions of a major shareholder during an offer, it is a specific regulatory filing. However, looking at the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives. While this is a major shareholder, the context is a takeover. 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the best general fit for specific, non-standard regulatory forms like this, but since it is a disclosure of personal dealings/positions, DIRS is a strong candidate if we interpret 'Director' to broadly cover key insiders involved in the transaction. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and dealing disclosures, it is a specific regulatory filing concerning interests in securities during an offer. Since DIRS is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major holder (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer, it falls under the umbrella of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. I will classify it as DIRS due to the focus on personal dealings/positions, which is the core function of this form in the context of insider reporting, even though it's specifically a Takeover Code form.
2024-06-17 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 a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) has a significant interest (1% or more) in the relevant securities. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), its specific context under the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it distinct. It is not a general Director's Dealing report (DIRS), which is typically Form 3, 4, or 5 under SEC rules or similar national regulations, but rather a specific disclosure related to a takeover bid involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company. Given the options, this specialized disclosure related to takeover activity and insider interests is best categorized as a specific type of regulatory filing related to M&A activity or a specialized disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details dealings/positions related to an ongoing M&A situation ('Smith (DS) plc' and 'International Paper Company' mentioned), the closest fit among the provided codes is M&A Activity (TAR) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). However, since it is a specific disclosure about ownership/dealing during a potential takeover, and TAR covers 'merger proposals or takeover bids', this is the most relevant category for the context, even though TAR might typically imply the announcement of the bid itself. Given the highly specific nature of the form (Rule 8.3), it is a regulatory filing, but its subject matter is M&A. I will classify it as TAR due to the explicit mention of an offeror/offeree and the context of the Takeover Code, which governs M&A.
2024-06-14 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 the holdings and dealings of a significant shareholder (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is best categorized under M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially Regulatory Filings (RNS). Given the specific context of takeover rules and dealing disclosures related to an offer, TAR is the most precise fit, as it directly relates to merger/takeover activity documentation.
2024-06-13 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 used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'Smith (DS) plc' as offeree and 'International Paper Company' as another party to the offer). This type of disclosure relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario, which falls under the scope of M&A activity or specific regulatory filings related to takeovers. Since there is a specific category for M&A Activity (TAR), and this filing is intrinsically linked to a takeover situation, TAR is the most appropriate classification, as it details ownership positions and dealings during a takeover bid.
2024-06-12 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' related to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Rule 2.9 announcements are mandatory disclosures regarding the total number of shares in issue when a company is subject to a takeover offer. This type of specific regulatory disclosure, especially one referencing the Takeover Code and providing an update on the total share count (1,379,558,067 Ordinary Shares), fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is not a standard financial report (10-K, IR), an earnings release (ER), or a specific capital change (SHA/POS), but rather a procedural filing related to a potential M&A event under the Takeover Code rules. Although it relates to share capital, the context is regulatory compliance during an offer period, making RNS the most appropriate fit among the provided codes, as it is a general regulatory announcement.
2024-06-12 English

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