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Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,081 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-01-21 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 · 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 used to disclose interests and dealings in the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific disclosure relates to Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, indicating activity under the UK Takeover Code. This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder dealings related to a takeover, is best classified under Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it concerns transactions by parties involved in a potential change of control, although it is a specific regulatory filing under the Takeover Code. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal/significant shareholder transactions, even though it's specifically a Takeover Code disclosure (Rule 8.3). However, since the document is a mandatory regulatory disclosure about share ownership/dealing during a takeover context, and 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, it is the most appropriate category among the provided choices for insider/significant holder transaction reporting. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' category existed, it would be preferred, but DIRS captures the essence of transaction reporting by insiders/major holders.
2025-01-21 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'RNS Number : 0125U' and uses the standard format for notifications provided by RNS (Regulatory News Service). The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings,' detailing an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, crossing a threshold (5.047683% direct voting rights). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is a specific regulatory filing. While it is a regulatory filing, the category 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is the most precise fit for a TR-1 form notification, which specifically deals with crossing major holding thresholds, rather than the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) fallback.
2025-01-20 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 used in the context of a takeover or merger activity (indicated by referencing an 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer'). This specific disclosure relates to interests and dealings in securities during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category for documents directly related to takeover bids and related disclosures like Form 8.3, as it covers merger proposals or takeover bids.
2025-01-20 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains the standard header information for a regulatory announcement distributed via RNS (the news service of the London Stock Exchange). The content details a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Morgan Stanley in DS Smith PLC. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership thresholds falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although RNS is present, MRQ is a more specific classification for this type of filing than the general RNS fallback.
2025-01-20 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/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover situation. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of a takeover disclosure (Rule 8.3) is highly specific. None of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. However, the closest related categories are Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Regulatory Filings (RNS). Since this is a mandatory filing under the UK Takeover Code, and it details dealings by a significant shareholder/stakeholder during an offer, it is a specific type of regulatory disclosure. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by executives, and this is a transaction disclosure. 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Because this document details specific dealings and positions related to a takeover, it falls under the umbrella of regulatory reporting concerning ownership changes, which is often captured by DIRS if it were a standard insider trade, but the context of the Takeover Code makes it a specialized regulatory filing. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it is a mandatory filing to the Takeover Panel, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate general classification for a mandatory, non-standard financial report filing.
2025-01-17 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 used in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). Disclosures related to insider transactions, director dealings, or changes in significant shareholdings often fall under specific categories. Since this form details the interests and dealings of a person/entity (Millennium International Management LP) in the relevant securities during a takeover situation, it most closely aligns with reporting insider transactions or major shareholding changes related to a corporate action. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is too narrow as this is a major shareholder/stakeholder disclosure under the Takeover Code, not strictly a director's personal trade. 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is for crossing ownership thresholds, which this disclosure implies. However, disclosures mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer are highly specific. In the context of the provided definitions, this type of mandatory disclosure related to an ongoing takeover bid, detailing ownership and derivative positions, is a specialized regulatory filing. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it details dealings/positions, it is best classified as a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the focus on share transactions and interests, it is closest to 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) in spirit (insider/stakeholder activity) or 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). However, Form 8.3 is a specific Takeover Code filing. If we must choose from the list, and recognizing that it is a disclosure of interests in securities during a potential M&A event, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Since it details dealings and positions, and is not a general announcement (RPA/RNS), and is not a standard director trade report (DIRS), the most appropriate fit among the provided options that cover ownership changes related to corporate events is often MRQ, but Form 8.3 is fundamentally about compliance during a takeover. Given the options, and the nature of reporting interests in securities during a bid, it is a specialized regulatory filing. I will classify it as DIRS as it reports dealings/interests by a significant party, which is the closest functional match for reporting security positions/transactions by an insider/major stakeholder, although MRQ is also plausible. Re-evaluating: Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure of interests in securities during a takeover bid. This is a specific regulatory requirement. Since it is not a general announcement (RPA/RNS) and details specific security interests, and is not a standard annual/interim report, it falls under regulatory compliance. Given the options, and the focus on share dealings/positions, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is often used broadly for insider transaction reporting, even if the filer isn't strictly a director. I will select DIRS as the best fit for reporting security interests/dealings by an involved party, acknowledging the limitation of the provided codes.
2025-01-16 English

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