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Smith (DS) PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,123 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-03-06 Earnings Release
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
DS Smith Plc – Q3 trading statement
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number header and the explicit mention of 'RNS Number : 7151F' and 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' This indicates it is a regulatory announcement disseminated via the London Stock Exchange's RNS system. The content is a 'Q3 trading statement' which provides key performance highlights (volumes, pricing, outlook) and details for an associated conference call. Since it is a brief trading update/statement rather than a comprehensive quarterly report (IR) or a full annual report (10-K), and it is explicitly distributed via RNS, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filing (RNS), as it serves as a general regulatory announcement. Alternatively, because it is a trading update providing key financial highlights for a period shorter than a year, it shares characteristics with an Earnings Release (ER). However, the primary context is the RNS distribution mechanism, and the document structure is typical of a broad regulatory news service release rather than a formal ER document structure. Given the options, RNS is the best fit for a general regulatory news service release. Q3 2024
2024-03-06 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 (offeror/offeree) to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This specific disclosure relates to an offer involving 'Smith (DS) plc' and mentions 'Mondi plc'. This type of filing, concerning insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover process, is best classified under the category related to M&A Activity (TAR), as it is a direct consequence and disclosure requirement stemming from a takeover/merger situation. It is not a standard financial report (10-K, IR), an earnings release (ER), or a general director's dealing (DIRS), but rather a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code during a bid.
2024-03-05 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 specific disclosure relates to Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc, indicating activity under the UK Takeover Code. This type of filing, which reports insider/major shareholder activity related to a takeover, is best classified under Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it involves disclosure of interests/transactions by a significant party, although it is specifically a Takeover Code disclosure. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3'. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest category for reporting personal/significant share transactions by involved parties, though it is broader than just directors. Since it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure concerning share interests/dealings during a corporate action (takeover), and it is not a general earnings release, annual report, or proxy statement, DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the choices for insider/major shareholder transaction reporting.
2024-03-04 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. While this is a regulatory filing, it is highly specific to insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, this type of disclosure (insider dealing/position disclosure related to a takeover) is most closely related to Director's Dealing (DIRS) or a specific regulatory filing (RNS). However, DIRS is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure by any person meeting the 1% threshold during a takeover, which includes investment managers like Millennium International Management LP, not just directors. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with share transactions/positions by interested parties, it fits best under the general category of insider/shareholder activity reporting, which is closest to DIRS, or the general fallback RNS. Given the context of insider transactions, DIRS is a strong candidate, but RNS is the safest fallback for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is for *directors and executives*. Form 8.3 is for *any person* holding 1% or more during a bid. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover bid (Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc are mentioned), and it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR, it falls under a specific regulatory disclosure. Given the options, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback category) is the most appropriate fit for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8.3, unless the user intends DIRS to cover all insider/major shareholder transaction disclosures. Given the specificity of the form (Takeover Code Rule 8.3), RNS is the best fit as a specific regulatory filing that doesn't match the other categories.
2024-03-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains standard boilerplate language from the London Stock Exchange's RNS service, identifying it as a regulatory announcement. The content details the total number of voting rights and shares in issue as of a specific date (March 1, 2024), referencing DTR 5.6.1. This type of notification regarding share capital structure and voting rights is a standard regulatory disclosure. While it relates to share capital, it is primarily a mandatory regulatory update rather than a specific capital raising event (CAP) or a transaction in own shares (POS). Given the context of being an RNS announcement detailing a mandatory disclosure figure, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is a standard regulatory notification disseminated via the RNS system.
2024-03-01 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 made by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation involving 'Smith (DS) plc' and 'Mondi plc'. Disclosures related to takeover bids, mergers, or acquisitions fall under the M&A Activity category, which corresponds to the TAR code. Although it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the context is strictly governed by the Takeover Code rules regarding an offer, making TAR the most specific fit over DIRS or RNS.
2024-02-29 English

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