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Smith (DS) PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,081 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-01-06 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

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Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 3067S" and contains the standard footer information indicating it is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange, approved by the FCA. The content itself is a "TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings," detailing changes in voting rights crossing a notification threshold (from 6.001593% to 6.000052%). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is a more specific and accurate classification than the general RNS fallback.
2025-01-06 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
M&A Activity 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 securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific disclosure relates to Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, indicating activity related to a takeover or potential takeover. This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder activity related to a takeover bid under the UK Takeover Code, is best classified under the category related to M&A Activity (TAR), as it is a direct consequence of or related to a takeover/merger proposal. While it involves director/insider dealings, the context is specifically M&A regulation (Takeover Code), making TAR more precise than DIRS.
2025-01-06 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 1347S' on '03 January 2025'. It details changes in voting rights percentages (crossing thresholds like 5.021299% and 6.001593%) held by Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries. This structure and content perfectly match the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification, which is classified under the code MRQ in the provided schema.
2025-01-03 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 offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). Disclosures related to takeover bids, director dealings, or significant shareholdings during a takeover context often fall under specific regulatory filings related to insider activity or ownership changes during M&A events. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure form (Form 8.3) related to a takeover situation, it is best classified as a specialized regulatory filing. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the context of the Takeover Code and Form 8.3 makes it a specific type of regulatory disclosure. Given the options, it most closely aligns with a specific regulatory filing that isn't covered by the more general categories like DIRS (which usually refers to routine director transactions outside of a formal bid context) or MRQ (major shareholding notification, which is broader). Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, it fits best under the general Regulatory Filings (RNS) category as a specific, non-standard report, or potentially TAR if the focus was purely on the M&A activity, but Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure requirement. Given the options, RNS is the most appropriate fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like this, although DIRS is related to insider activity. However, Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code, making it a regulatory filing. I will classify it as RNS as it is a specific regulatory disclosure not covered by the other specialized codes.
2025-01-03 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 bid (indicated by references to 'offeror/offeree' and 'party to the offer'). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or position changes during a takeover process, which falls under the scope of regulatory filings concerning transactions. 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) makes it a specialized regulatory filing. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning transactions/ownership changes during a corporate action, it best fits the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the focus was purely on insider trading outside a takeover context. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the structure of Form 8.3, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory classification for this specific mandatory disclosure form.
2025-01-02 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the header 'RNS Number : 9226R' and contains the standard boilerplate text referencing 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange' and the 'Financial Conduct Authority'. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings', detailing changes in voting rights percentages (crossing thresholds) held by Bank of America Corporation in DS Smith PLC. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is classified as a Major Shareholding Notification.
2025-01-02 English

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