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Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Latest filing 2021-04-15 Report Publication Anno…
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
Investor Seminar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is a regulatory announcement (RNS Number: 5146V) from DS Smith Plc dated April 15, 2021. The content explicitly states that the company will be hosting an 'Investor Seminar' today, detailing the CEO introduction and management presentations on strategy and e-commerce trends. Crucially, it states: 'DS Smith issued a Q1 trading update on 3 March 2021 and no new material financial information or trading update will be given today.' This indicates the document is announcing an event (a seminar/presentation) rather than being the full financial report itself (like 10-K or IR) or a transcript of the event. Since it is an announcement about an investor-focused presentation/seminar, it aligns best with the Investor Presentation (IP) category, although it is being disseminated via RNS. Given the content focuses on strategy and outlook presented to investors, IP is the most specific fit over the general RNS fallback. However, since the document is short and serves primarily as a notice about the event and the availability of the slide deck, it could also be argued as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) if the seminar materials are the primary focus. Comparing IP (detailed presentation) vs. RPA (announcement of publication): This document announces the *holding* of the seminar and that the slide deck *will be made available*. This structure is very common for announcements preceding an Investor Presentation. Given the specific nature of the event ('Investor Seminar' with management presentations on strategy), 'Investor Presentation' (IP) is the intended classification for the underlying material being discussed, but the filing itself is the announcement of that event. Since there is no specific category for 'Investor Event Announcement', and it is not the presentation itself, the closest fit describing the *type* of information being shared is IP. However, applying the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule strictly, this is an announcement *about* the presentation. If the presentation slides were attached, it would lean towards IP. As a standalone RNS notice about an upcoming event, it is a general regulatory filing (RNS). Let's re-evaluate the definitions. It is not a DEF 14A (Remuneration), not an ER (Earnings Release), and not a CT (Call Transcript). It is an announcement about an investor event where strategy and outlook will be discussed. This is highly related to an Investor Presentation (IP). Given the context of financial reporting databases, announcements about upcoming investor presentations are often tagged with the type of presentation being held. I will classify it as IP, as the core subject matter is the investor presentation/seminar content, despite the filing being the announcement notice itself. If the document were longer and contained the presentation slides, it would definitively be IP. Given the ambiguity between RNS and IP, I lean towards IP because the subject is clearly defined as an investor seminar focusing on strategy, which is the essence of an IP.
2021-04-15 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 details the total number of voting rights and share capital as of a specific date (April 1, 2021), which is a mandatory notification under DTR 5.6.1. This type of mandatory, periodic disclosure that doesn't fit a more specific category (like Director's Dealing or Dividend Notice) is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Although it relates to share capital, it is a notification of the total count, not a transaction (POS) or a general capital change announcement (SHA), making RNS the most appropriate general regulatory category.
2021-04-01 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an 'RNS Number' filing from the London Stock Exchange's news service. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Black Creek Investment Management Inc. in DS Smith PLC. This type of filing, which reports changes in significant share ownership (crossing thresholds), directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category. The presence of the RNS header and the specific nature of the notification confirm this classification over general regulatory filings.
2021-03-29 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'DS Smith Plc - Q3 trading statement' and provides an update on trading performance for the period since November 1, 2020, covering volume growth, input costs, and cash generation. This content structure—a brief update on recent operational and financial performance for a specific interim period (Q3)—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER). Although it mentions a conference call, the primary content is the trading update itself, not just the announcement of the report (which would be RPA/RNS). It is not a full annual report (10-K) or a comprehensive interim report (IR), but rather the initial highlights/update preceding the full report. The RNS Number (9360Q) and the date (03 March 2021) confirm it is a regulatory announcement, but the specific content points strongly to ER. Q3 2021
2021-03-03 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (6806Q) and explicitly states it is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The content details a 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update,' specifically notifying the total number of shares in issue (1,372,769,672) as of the announcement date (01 March 2021). This type of notification regarding the total voting rights denominator is a standard regulatory disclosure. While it relates to share capital, the primary function is a regulatory update on voting rights, which often falls under general regulatory announcements. However, given the specific nature of updating the total share count for voting purposes, it strongly aligns with announcements related to share capital changes or general regulatory disclosures. Since the document explicitly reports a change in the total number of shares in issue (3,490 new shares issued) and provides the denominator for shareholder notification obligations, it fits best under 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) or potentially 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) if SHA is too specific for a simple rights update. Since it directly reports the resulting share capital figure and the change, SHA is a strong candidate. Alternatively, because it is a standard DTR 5.6.1 notification, it is a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'SHA' (Share Issue/Capital Change) covers the core information about the total shares in issue, but 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most accurate category for a standard London Stock Exchange regulatory notification that isn't a full financial report or specific insider trade. Given the context of RNS and the nature of the update (voting rights denominator), RNS is the safest general regulatory classification, but SHA is also highly relevant. Let's re-evaluate: The document reports the total number of shares in issue and the change therein. This is a direct update to the capital structure for voting purposes. SHA covers 'Announcement regarding new share issues, stock splits, or other capital changes.' This fits well. I will classify it as SHA due to the explicit mention of shares issued and the total share count.
2021-03-01 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 5528Q' and contains the standard format for a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership thresholds. The filing explicitly details the 'acquisition or disposal of voting rights' by 'Norges Bank' in 'DS Smith PLC', crossing a threshold on 25/02/2021. This type of filing, reporting changes in major shareholdings, maps directly to the 'Major Shareholding Notification' definition, which corresponds to code MRQ. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2021-02-26 English

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