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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 2023-05-02 Declaration of Voting R…
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
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official notification identified by the 'RNS Number' and mentions compliance with 'DTR 5.6.1' (Disclosure and Transparency Rules). The content explicitly details an update to the total number of voting rights and share capital (1,377,450,320 Ordinary Shares in issue) and states this figure can be used by shareholders for notification calculations. This is a standard regulatory disclosure regarding the total number of shares, which directly impacts voting rights. While it relates to share capital, the primary function here is a mandatory notification about the denominator for disclosure purposes, which often falls under general regulatory announcements. However, since it specifically details the total number of shares in issue and voting rights, it is most closely related to share capital changes or major shareholding notifications. Given the options, 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) covers changes to the total share count, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) relates to the denominator used for such notifications. Since the document is a direct notification of the total share count (the denominator), it fits best under the category dealing with share structure changes or notifications derived from it. Given the explicit mention of 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update' and the issuance of new shares (925 shares issued), SHA is a strong candidate. However, the core purpose is providing the denominator for disclosure rules, which is a specific type of regulatory update. Since it is a short, formal regulatory announcement provided via RNS, and it deals with the total share count, SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) is the most appropriate fit among the specific options, as the issuance of new shares directly caused this update. If it were purely a notification that a major shareholder crossed a threshold, MRQ would apply. Since the company is reporting the change in total shares, SHA is selected.
2023-05-02 English
Employee Grant of Shares
Remuneration Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details the granting of conditional share awards to an incoming Group Finance Director (Richard Pike) to compensate for forfeited incentives from a previous employer. This type of transaction, involving share awards to executives, is typically disclosed as part of remuneration or insider dealings. Since the document explicitly details share awards granted to a director, it strongly aligns with Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Remuneration Information (DEF 14A). However, the core subject is the specific transaction (granting of shares/awards) to an executive, which is a classic insider transaction disclosure. Given the options, Director's Dealing (DIRS) is the most precise fit for reporting personal share transactions/awards for executives, although it also touches upon remuneration details mentioned for the future annual report. Since it is a direct announcement of a transaction involving a director's equity, DIRS is selected. The document length is short (2200 chars) and it is a direct announcement, not an announcement of a larger report, ruling out RPA/RNS as the primary classification unless no other fit existed.
2023-04-28 English
Directorate Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement disseminated via RNS (RNS Number: 7143X), which is a primary indicator of a regulatory filing. The content explicitly details changes in the company's Board membership and the Group Finance Director (Adrian Marsh retiring, Richard Pike replacing him). This directly matches the definition for Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is about management changes, making MANG the most precise classification. The document length is short (2303 chars), but it is the primary announcement itself, not just an announcement of another report, so RPA/RNS is secondary to the specific content classification.
2023-04-27 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'DS Smith Plc - Pre-close statement' and provides key financial highlights (expected adjusted EBITA for FY23, net debt leverage ratio) and a trading update for the year ending 30 April 2023. This content structure—a brief update preceding the full annual report—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER). Although it mentions the fiscal year end, it is not the comprehensive Annual Report (10-K) or the Interim Report (IR). It is a preliminary announcement of results, fitting the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). The presence of 'RNS Number' and the footer referencing the London Stock Exchange confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but ER is the most specific category for this content type. FY 2023
2023-04-27 English
Director Declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document text explicitly mentions 'RNS Number : 9034W' and details a change in a Non-Executive Director's role at another company ('Celia Baxter has become the senior independent director and remuneration committee chair of Dowlais Group plc'). This type of announcement, concerning director appointments/changes, falls under Board/Management Information (MANG). However, the document is clearly formatted as a standard regulatory news service release, indicated by the RNS header, footer, and the explicit mention of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval for RNS as a Primary Information Provider. Since the core content is a specific announcement about a director's new role, MANG is the most accurate content classification. If MANG were not available, RNS would be the fallback. Given the specific nature of the content (director change), MANG is preferred over the general RNS category.
2023-04-20 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is provided by 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange'. The content reports on the total number of voting rights and share capital as of a specific date (03 April 2023), referencing DTR 5.6.1. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding share capital and voting rights, distributed via the Regulatory News Service (RNS), fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no specific code for 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update' that isn't covered by the broader definitions. It is not a specific financial report (10-K, IR), an earnings release (ER), or a management change (MANG). Since it is a formal regulatory notification distributed through RNS, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2023-04-03 English

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