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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 2024-05-31 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. While it relates to a takeover (TAR), the specific regulatory filing type for director/insider dealings or significant shareholder position changes related to a takeover bid is best captured by the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) category, as it reports personal/entity transactions and positions related to the target company (Smith (DS) plc) during an offer involving another party (International Paper Company). Given the options, DIRS covers insider/significant shareholder transactions, which this Form 8.3 details. However, since this is specifically tied to a takeover bid context, and the options do not explicitly list 'Takeover Disclosure Form', DIRS is the closest fit for reporting significant shareholder dealings/positions. If the context was purely about the takeover bid itself, TAR might apply, but this is a disclosure *by* an interested party regarding their holdings/dealings. Since the document details dealings and positions of a significant shareholder (Millennium International Management LP) during a potential takeover, and DIRS covers director/executive dealings (often extended to major shareholders in this context), I will classify it as DIRS. If DIRS is strictly for directors, then the closest fit for a major shareholder disclosure during a takeover is often grouped with insider/significant transaction reporting, or as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the detailed nature of the dealing disclosure, DIRS is the most specific fit for reporting transactions by an interested party.
2024-05-31 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% 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 representing 1% or more in the context of a takeover offer. Section 1(c) names the offeree as "Smith (DS) plc" and Section 1(f) mentions another party to the offer, "International Paper Company". This structure is characteristic of mandatory disclosures related to M&A activity under UK takeover rules. While it involves director/insider dealings (Section 3), the primary context and required form (Form 8.3) link it directly to a takeover situation, making it most relevant to M&A Activity (TAR). It is not a general Director's Dealing report (DIRS), which typically refers to Form 3, 4, or 5 filings under different regulations, nor is it a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) given its specific nature.
2024-05-30 English
Form 8.3 - SMITH (DS) PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% 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'. This form is used to disclose interests and dealings in the securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific type of regulatory disclosure regarding interests in securities during a takeover bid does not fit neatly into the provided standard categories (like 10-K, ER, or IR). Since it is a specific regulatory filing related to corporate actions (takeovers) that doesn't match a primary category, the most appropriate fallback is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is a mandatory disclosure to a regulatory body (The Takeover Panel). Alternatively, given the context of takeover activity, it relates closely to M&A (TAR), but Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure requirement, making RNS a safer general classification for non-standard regulatory forms.
2024-05-30 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is an RNS announcement (RNS Number : 5111Q) dated May 30, 2024, from DS Smith Plc. It explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' related to the issuance of shares following an employee share scheme exercise. It also extensively discusses disclosure requirements under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Rules 8.3(a) and 8.3(b)). A Rule 2.9 announcement is a specific type of disclosure required during a takeover period, detailing the total number of shares in issue. This relates to capital structure changes and regulatory compliance during a potential M&A event, but the core action described is the issuance of shares and the resulting total share count. While it touches upon M&A context (Code), the primary subject is the change in the total number of shares in issue (1,379,483,129 Ordinary Shares in issue). This aligns most closely with 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) or potentially a specific regulatory filing related to M&A context. Given the explicit mention of the new total share count following an exercise, SHA is the most direct fit for the primary corporate action described, even though it is framed within a takeover context (Rule 2.9). Since it is a formal regulatory announcement (RNS) detailing a capital change, SHA is preferred over the general RNS code.
2024-05-30 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains fields related to the acquisition or disposal of voting rights, details of the shareholder (JPMorgan Chase & Co.), and the date the threshold was crossed. This structure is characteristic of regulatory filings concerning changes in significant share ownership. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the footer mentioning RNS, the London Stock Exchange, and the Financial Conduct Authority confirms it is a regulatory notification. This aligns perfectly with the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2024-05-30 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 a mandatory disclosure related to an ongoing takeover or merger activity involving "Smith (DS) plc" and mentions "International Paper Company". This specific type of filing, dealing with interests and short positions during a takeover process, does not fit neatly into the standard periodic reports (10-K, IR) or general announcements (ER, DIV). It is a specialized regulatory filing concerning insider/significant shareholder activity during a M&A event. While it relates to M&A (TAR), Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required by the UK Takeover Panel, which often falls under the broader category of specialized regulatory filings or, given the context of takeover activity, is closely related to M&A. However, since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a transaction, it is best classified as a specialized regulatory filing. Given the options, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings - general/fallback) is the most appropriate general regulatory category, although 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is contextually relevant. Since Form 8.3 is a direct disclosure of holdings/dealings during a takeover, it is highly specific to the M&A process. I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) as it directly concerns the securities involved in a takeover bid, which is more specific than the general RNS fallback.
2024-05-29 English

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