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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 2024-05-13 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
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'National Storage Mechanism'. It details a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning JPMorgan Chase & Co. crossing a threshold of voting rights (5.089450%). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is a specific regulatory filing type in the UK/EU markets. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature of reporting major shareholding changes aligns best with the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ), which covers changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) or a report itself (like 10-K or IR).
2024-05-13 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 securities during a takeover offer. This type of disclosure relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a corporate action, specifically a takeover bid involving 'Smith (DS) plc' and 'International Paper Company'. This activity falls under the scope of insider trading/director dealings, but more specifically, it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover situation. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover code compliance. Since the document details positions and dealings of a major shareholder/controller (Millennium International Management LP) in the context of an offer, it is fundamentally a disclosure of insider/significant shareholder activity. Given the options, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category for reporting personal share transactions by company directors and executives, which this disclosure strongly resembles in function, even if the specific form is related to a takeover. However, if we strictly interpret the definitions, this is a disclosure of a major shareholder's position during a takeover. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure of Interests', and it involves reporting dealings by a major party, DIRS is the best fit among the provided choices that cover insider/significant transaction reporting.
2024-05-10 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 securities during a takeover offer. This specific disclosure relates to an offer involving 'Smith (DS) plc' and mentions 'International Paper Company' as another party to the offer. This type of filing is directly related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder disclosures during such events. While it involves dealing, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) aligns most closely with filings related to M&A activity (TAR) or potentially a specialized regulatory filing (RNS). Given the specific nature tied to a takeover bid, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate classification, as Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover process.
2024-05-09 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". It details the public opening position disclosure or dealing disclosure by a person with interests representing 1% or more in relevant securities of an offeror/offeree ("Smith (DS) plc" and mentioning "International Paper Company"). This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings under the UK Takeover Code strongly aligns with disclosures concerning major shareholdings or transactions during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealings, the specific context of Rule 8.3 disclosure during a takeover bid points most closely to Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, this is a highly specific regulatory disclosure concerning share interests during a potential M&A event. Since it details a significant position (1.141%) and dealings related to an offer, it is a form of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or a specific regulatory filing. Because it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it fits best under the general category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or the fallback Regulatory Filings (RNS). However, since it is a specific disclosure about a significant holding (over 1%) in the context of an offer, MRQ is a strong candidate, but the nature is more about insider/significant holder disclosure during a bid. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. It is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. It is a disclosure of a position/dealing related to a takeover. This is a specific type of insider/significant shareholder disclosure. The closest fit among the provided codes that captures significant ownership changes/positions is MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification), although DIRS (Director's Dealing) is related to insider activity, this is by a fund manager (Millennium International Management LP). Given the context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3), this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant interest during an offer. This is a specific regulatory filing, making RNS a safe fallback, but MRQ covers major shareholding notifications. Since the document explicitly details a position exceeding 1% and dealings related to an offer, MRQ is the most specific fit for reporting significant ownership changes/positions, even if triggered by a takeover code requirement.
2024-05-08 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 position changes during a takeover process. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not covered by the provided specific codes like DIRS (Director's Dealing, which usually refers to standard insider transaction reports) or TAR (M&A Activity, which is broader). Since this is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover situation, and it doesn't fit the other specific categories (like 10-K, ER, or DEF 14A), it falls best under the general regulatory filing category, RNS (Regulatory Filings), as it is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the Takeover Panel.
2024-05-07 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 securities during a takeover offer. This specific disclosure relates to the offer for 'Smith (DS) plc' and involves dealings by 'Millennium International Management LP'. This type of filing is directly related to M&A activity (Takeover Code) and insider/significant shareholder dealings during that process. While it involves director/insider activity (DIRS) and M&A (TAR), the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover/merger situation. Given the options, 'M&A Activity (TAR)' is the most appropriate category as it directly relates to the context of a takeover bid governed by the Takeover Code, which is the central theme of the filing.
2024-05-07 English

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