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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 2018-11-14 M&A Activity
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SMDS

About Smith (DS) PLC

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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
European Commission clearance
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 3723H' and concludes with information stating, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details the clearance of a proposed acquisition (DS Smith acquiring Europac) and subsequent required divestitures. This is a material corporate event announcement disseminated via the Regulatory News Service (RNS). Since the primary focus is the announcement of a significant corporate action (M&A update) released through the RNS system, and it is not a full report (like 10-K or IR), the most appropriate classification is M&A Activity (TAR) or the general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the specific nature of the content (acquisition clearance), TAR is highly relevant, but since it is explicitly formatted and distributed as an RNS announcement, RNS serves as the direct classification for this dissemination channel, or TAR if the M&A focus is prioritized. Since the definitions list TAR for 'Merger proposals or takeover bids' and the text is about an acquisition clearance, TAR is the most specific fit for the *content*. However, the document structure strongly suggests an RNS release. Let's check the definitions: TAR is M&A Activity. RNS is 'General regulatory announcements and fallback category'. Since this is a specific M&A update, TAR is the content classification. If it were just a generic update without M&A context, RNS would be better. Given the strong M&A theme, TAR is chosen as the primary content type, although it is delivered via RNS.
2018-11-14 English
Pre-close Trading Statement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and states, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' It is a 'pre close trading statement' providing an update on performance for the half-year ended 31 October 2018, and it announces a conference call for analysts. This is not a full financial report (like 10-K or IR), nor is it solely an earnings release (ER) which usually contains final figures. It is a regulatory announcement providing operational and financial highlights ahead of the formal results release (scheduled for December 6, 2018). Since it is a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the specific categories like ER, DIV, or CT, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is distributed via the RNS system.
2018-11-06 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 Ordinary Shares in issue and confirms the total voting rights denominator, which is a standard regulatory disclosure related to share capital. This type of mandatory, short regulatory update that doesn't fit a more specific category like Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Share Issue (SHA) is best classified under the general regulatory announcement category, RNS, especially given the source attribution. Although it relates to share capital, it is a notification of the total count rather than a specific transaction or capital change announcement like SHA or POS, making RNS the most appropriate general regulatory filing code.
2018-11-01 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is providing 'Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them'. It details a 'PURCHASE OF SHARES' by an associated person of a director/executive (COLIN STUART MCINTYRE). This content directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (insider trades by executives/directors). The filing code for this is DIRS.
2018-10-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number" and contains the header "NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA...)". It details changes in share ownership thresholds by BlackRock, Inc. This format corresponds to a regulatory filing concerning major shareholdings, which aligns with the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the core content is a specific disclosure about share ownership changes, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2018-10-24 English
Capital Markets Event
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is an RNS announcement (RNS Number : 9116C) dated October 4, 2018, detailing a 'Capital Markets Event' where management will host a presentation for analysts and investors. It explicitly states that no new material financial information will be given, and mentions that the slide deck will be made available on their website at the end of the event. This structure—announcing an upcoming investor presentation/event and mentioning that materials will follow—strongly suggests this filing is an announcement about an investor event, which aligns best with the Investor Presentation (IP) category, or potentially a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) if the focus was purely on the release of materials. However, since the core subject is the 'Capital Markets Event' itself, which is a form of investor communication/presentation, IP is a strong candidate. Given the context of the event being a presentation by management covering strategy and industry drivers, it is classified as an Investor Presentation (IP). If the document were only announcing the *release* of the presentation slides without describing the event itself, RPA would be better. Since it describes the event, IP is chosen.
2018-10-04 English

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