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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 2019-01-24 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 · 100% confidence The document is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. It explicitly details a change in share ownership (crossing a 5% threshold) by Standard Life Aberdeen plc in DS Smith Plc. This fits the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2019-01-24 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly contains the header 'RNS Number : 0263O' and concludes with text stating, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom.' The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings,' which details changes in share ownership crossing a threshold (5.02%). This type of mandatory disclosure to a regulator (FCA) and subsequent dissemination via the RNS service strongly indicates a regulatory filing. Since 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is a specific category, and this is a standard regulatory form disseminated via RNS, MRQ is the most precise fit for a major holding notification, although RNS is the general dissemination channel.
2019-01-24 English
Europac result of final offer
M&A Activity Classification · 98% 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 successful result of a tender offer (acquisition) by DS Smith for Europac, noting that the final condition for the acquisition has been satisfied. This is a material corporate event announcement made via the regulatory news service. Since the core subject is a takeover/merger activity, the most specific category is M&A Activity (TAR). However, because the document is structured as a formal regulatory news service announcement (RNS) reporting on the finalization of a takeover, and given the presence of the RNS identifier and boilerplate, it fits well under the general Regulatory Filings (RNS) category, or potentially TAR if the focus is strictly on the M&A outcome. Given the explicit RNS formatting and the nature of reporting the result of a tender offer, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most precise fit for the *subject matter* (acquisition result), while RNS is the *format*. Since TAR is available for merger proposals/takeover bids, and this is the result of one, TAR is chosen as the primary classification for the event described. The document length is short (2514 chars) and it is a direct announcement, not a detailed report.
2019-01-17 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% 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 an update to the total number of shares in issue and the resulting total voting rights, referencing DTR 5.6.1. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding share capital changes and voting rights is a standard regulatory announcement. While it relates to share capital, the primary function here is the notification itself, which fits best under the general regulatory announcement category (RNS) or potentially Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA). However, since it is explicitly branded as an RNS release and concerns the denominator for disclosure rules, RNS is a strong fit. Given the specific nature of notifying the total share count for transparency rules, it is a regulatory filing. If SHA were strictly about the *action* of issuing shares, RNS covers the *notification* of the resulting capital structure change. Since RNS is the designated category for general regulatory announcements not covered elsewhere, and this is a standard LSE regulatory notification format, I will classify it as RNS. The length (1637 chars) is short, but the content is the primary disclosure, not an announcement *of* another report.
2019-01-02 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official notification filed under the RNS (Regulatory News Service) number 8573L. The content explicitly details a 'Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMR") and persons closely associated with them' concerning the purchase of shares. This type of insider transaction reporting, specifically detailing director/executive dealings, directly corresponds to the 'Director's Dealing' category. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the classification should be DIRS, as RNS is the distribution channel, not the content type itself. The document is short and contains specific transaction details, not an announcement about a larger report.
2018-12-31 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' filed by Aviva plc regarding their interest in DS Smith plc. This is a regulatory disclosure required when a shareholder crosses specific voting rights thresholds. Based on the provided definitions, this falls under 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ).
2018-12-27 English

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