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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 2020-11-30 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
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains an 'RNS Number'. It details changes in voting rights and share ownership percentages for a specific issuer (DS Smith plc) by a major shareholder (Aviva plc & its subsidiaries). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in significant shareholdings directly maps to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2020-11-30 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN' and is distributed via 'RNS Number'. It details the balance of unallotted securities under a specific share plan ('DS Smith Performance Share Plan') over a six-month period (May 29, 2020, to November 29, 2020). This type of filing, which reports on the status of shares reserved for employee plans, is a specific regulatory disclosure. While it is a regulatory filing, it doesn't fit the specific definitions for 10-K, ER, or IR. It is a routine disclosure related to capital structure/share schemes, but the most appropriate general category for routine, non-standard regulatory updates distributed via RNS is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is not a specific announcement like a dividend (DIV) or director dealing (DIRS). However, given the content relates directly to the issuance/allotment of shares under a scheme, it is a form of capital/financing update or a specific regulatory report. Since 'RNS' is the designated fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings, and this is a specific 'Six Monthly Return' format, RNS is the best fit among the provided options for a routine regulatory disclosure that isn't a primary financial report or a specific corporate action announcement like DIV or SHA.
2020-11-30 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and contains information related to a 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN' for the 'DS Smith Sharesave Plan'. It details the balance of unallotted securities over a specific period (May 29, 2020, to November 29, 2020). This type of routine regulatory filing, which reports on the status of a block listing or share scheme, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is not a specific financial report (10-K, IR), management change (MANG), or dividend notice (DIV). The document explicitly mentions RNS and the FCA, confirming its nature as a regulatory announcement.
2020-11-30 English
Director Declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1427 characters) and is titled 'DS Smith Plc - Director declaration'. It explicitly announces the appointment of David Robbie as a Non-Executive Director of easyJet plc, citing Listing Rule 9.6.14. This type of announcement, detailing changes in senior management or board composition, directly corresponds to the definition of Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content points clearly to MANG rather than the general fallback (RNS).
2020-11-17 English
Pre-close statement
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'DS Smith Plc - Pre-close statement' and provides a 'trading update in respect of the half year ending 31 October 2020'. It discusses trading performance, volumes, profit expectations for the half-year period, and announces the intention to declare a dividend. This content is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER) or an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). Since it is a 'pre-close statement' or 'trading update' focusing on key highlights and performance trends for a specific interim period (half-year), it aligns best with the definition of an Earnings Release (ER), which is the initial announcement of periodical financial results (key highlights only). It is not the full comprehensive report (IR) nor the annual report (10-K). The presence of the RNS Number and the closing statement confirming it is provided by RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service) suggests it is a regulatory announcement, but the content itself is an ER. H1 2020
2020-11-03 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official notification released via RNS (London Stock Exchange news service). The content explicitly states a 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update' and provides the total number of shares in issue (1,372,753,769) as of the announcement date (02 November 2020), referencing DTR 5.6.1. This information is crucial for shareholders calculating their notification obligations regarding significant shareholdings. While it relates to share capital, the primary function is a regulatory disclosure about voting rights and the denominator for transparency rules. This fits best under 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) as it provides the denominator used for such notifications, or potentially 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a general disclosure. Given the specific nature of providing the total share count for transparency rule calculations, MRQ is a strong candidate, but since it is a general update on the total share count rather than a notification *of* a change in a major shareholder's stake crossing a threshold, and it is explicitly an RNS release, the most accurate classification based on the provided definitions is RNS (Regulatory Filings) as a general regulatory announcement, or potentially SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) due to the mention of new shares issued. However, the core purpose is the voting rights denominator update, which is often grouped with major shareholding disclosures. Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of the update (not a formal financial report or a specific transaction report), RNS is the safest fallback for a general regulatory update. Let's re-evaluate against SHA: SHA is for 'new share issues, stock splits, or other capital changes.' Since 4,333 shares were issued, SHA is highly relevant. However, the document focuses heavily on the resulting total share count for voting rights denominator purposes. Since the document is short and is distributed via RNS, and it details a change in the total share capital, SHA is more specific than RNS. I will classify it as SHA because a change in the total number of shares in issue is explicitly mentioned.
2020-11-02 English

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