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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 2024-02-19 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 dealings and positions related to a takeover offer involving an offeree company (Smith (DS) plc) and another party (Mondi plc). This type of disclosure, mandated by the UK Takeover Code, relates to insider trading or significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealing disclosures, it is not a standard SEC filing like 10-K or a general earnings release. It is a specific regulatory disclosure related to M&A activity (Takeover Code). Among the provided options, 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS) is too narrow, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is less specific than the context suggests. Since it directly relates to a takeover situation involving dealing disclosures, it aligns most closely with M&A Activity (TAR), although it is a specific disclosure form related to that activity. However, given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3 under the Takeover Code, and the lack of a direct 'Takeover Disclosure' code, we must choose the best fit. Since the document details dealings and positions during an offer, it is fundamentally related to M&A Activity (TAR). If TAR is too broad, the next best fit for a specific regulatory disclosure not covered elsewhere is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Given the context of a takeover bid, TAR is the most relevant thematic category.
2024-02-19 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 Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc) to disclose interests and dealings by major shareholders or interested parties during an M&A event. This type of disclosure relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover process. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position disclosure during an offer) aligns most closely with filings related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during such an event. Given the options, it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, which falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially a specialized regulatory filing. Since it details dealings by a major shareholder/controller during a takeover bid, it is highly specific to the M&A context. However, looking at the provided definitions, there isn't a perfect fit for a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors, but this is a disclosure by an investment manager (Millennium International Management LP) regarding interests in securities during an offer. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) covers crossing thresholds, but this is tied to a specific takeover process. Given the context of a takeover bid involving an offeror and offeree, the closest thematic fit among the provided codes is M&A Activity (TAR), as these disclosures are mandatory under the Takeover Code during such events. If TAR is too broad, it could be RNS (Regulatory Filings) as a fallback, but TAR captures the essence of the document's purpose better than general insider trading (DIRS) or general shareholding changes (MRQ). I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) due to the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the parties involved in an offer.
2024-02-16 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 offer (mentioning 'Smith (DS) plc' as offeree and 'Mondi plc' as another party to the offer). Disclosures related to takeover bids, mergers, or tender offers fall under M&A Activity (TAR). Although it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the context is strictly governed by the Takeover Code regarding an offer, making TAR the most specific fit over DIRS or RNS.
2024-02-15 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, the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the mention of an 'offeror/offeree' (Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc) strongly suggests a filing related to M&A activity or insider dealing during a bid. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal transactions by executives, but 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is a better fit because Form 8.3 is specifically triggered by a takeover situation. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of interests/dealings by a person acting in concert or a major shareholder during a bid. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', we must choose the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers insider transactions. Given the structure, it is a specific type of insider disclosure related to a takeover. If we strictly follow the definitions, it is a disclosure of interests/dealings, which aligns closely with DIRS, but the context is M&A. Since the document details positions and dealings of an entity (Millennium International Management LP) related to an offer, it is most closely associated with the M&A process. I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) due to the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the parties involved in an offer.
2024-02-14 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and details an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by Black Creek Investment Management Inc. in DS Smith PLC. This type of filing, reporting changes in significant share ownership that cross notification thresholds, directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the footer mentioning the London Stock Exchange and FCA confirms it is a regulatory disclosure, but the specific content points to MRQ rather than the general RNS fallback.
2024-02-14 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 used in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning offeror/offeree Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc) to disclose interests and dealings by a substantial shareholder or interested party during an M&A event. This specific disclosure relates to insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover scenario, which aligns most closely with disclosures related to M&A activity (TAR) or potentially Director's Dealing (DIRS) if the discloser were a director, but given the context of the Takeover Code and dealing disclosure during an offer, it is a specific type of transaction disclosure related to a takeover. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must map it to the closest category. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) covers crossing ownership thresholds. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and dealing during an offer, it is highly related to M&A Activity (TAR). However, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure for any person holding 1% or more during an offer period, regardless of whether they are a director or just a major shareholder. Since the definitions do not perfectly capture a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we look at the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for directors/executives. This is a general disclosure by a large investor (Millennium International Management LP). Given the context of a takeover bid involving Smith (DS) plc and Mondi plc, this disclosure is intrinsically linked to the M&A process. If it were a general insider trade outside of a takeover, DIRS might fit, but here it is tied to the Code governing offers. Therefore, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category for a disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code during an offer period.
2024-02-13 English

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