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Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Latest filing 2017-12-07 Interim / Quarterly Rep…
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
Half Year Results
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a comprehensive financial report for the six-month period ending 31 October 2017, titled 'DS Smith Plc - 2017/18 HALF YEAR RESULTS'. It contains detailed financial tables, performance highlights, management commentary, and regional operating reviews. It is not a mere announcement of a report (RPA) or a short earnings release (ER), as it provides substantive financial data and analysis for an interim period. Therefore, it is classified as an Interim / Quarterly Report. H1 2017
2017-12-07 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 5736Y' and contains the header 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major interests'. This form is used to report changes in major shareholdings, which aligns with the definition for 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). However, the document is a regulatory filing submitted via the RNS system (London Stock Exchange's news service), and the content itself is a standardized regulatory disclosure (TR-1) regarding an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by BlackRock, Inc. Since 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is a specific category for changes in significant share ownership, it is the most appropriate classification over the general 'RNS' fallback. The content details the resulting percentage of voting rights (5.78%) after a change on 04/12/2017.
2017-12-06 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 1957Y' and contains the header 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major interests'. This form (TR-1) is used to report changes in major shareholdings, which corresponds directly to the definition of 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is a notification of a change in ownership threshold crossing (5.04% threshold crossed on 30/11/2017), making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2017-12-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1324 characters) and explicitly states it is providing information via 'RNS Number : 1619Y' from the 'London Stock Exchange'. The content details an update to the total number of shares in issue and confirms the total voting rights denominator, which is a standard regulatory disclosure related to share capital. This type of announcement, especially when prefixed with an RNS number and originating from the LSE news service, fits best under the general regulatory announcement category. Since it is not a specific report (like 10-K, IR, or ER) but a notification of a change in share capital/voting rights, and given the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule suggesting short announcements are often RPA or RNS, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate fallback/general classification for this specific regulatory notice that doesn't perfectly match SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) which usually implies a larger corporate action announcement, although it is related to share capital. However, upon reviewing the definitions, the content is a direct notification of a change in the total number of shares in issue, which is a specific capital change event. The definition for SHA is 'Announcement regarding new share issues, stock splits, or other capital changes.' This document announces that 13,335 Ordinary Shares have been issued, changing the total outstanding shares. Therefore, SHA is a more precise fit than the general RNS fallback.
2017-12-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1324 characters) and explicitly states it is providing an update on 'Voting Rights and Share Capital' in conformity with DTR 5.6.1. It announces the issuance of new ordinary shares and provides the new total share count (1,067,886,415), which serves as the denominator for shareholder notification obligations. This content directly relates to changes in the total number of shares and voting rights. This fits the definition of 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) or potentially a general regulatory filing (RNS). Since it specifically details the change in the total number of shares in issue due to new issuances, SHA is the most precise fit, although it is also formatted as an RNS announcement.
2017-11-01 English
Pre close trading update
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled "DS Smith Plc - pre-close half-year trading statement" and provides an update on trading performance for the half year ending 31 October 2017. It includes key financial metrics (volume growth, ROACE) and M&A updates, but it is explicitly a 'trading update' or 'pre-close' statement, not the full comprehensive report. It is issued via RNS (RNS Number : 0276V). Since it is a concise update on financial performance for an interim period (half-year) that precedes the full Interim Report (IR), it most closely aligns with an Earnings Release (ER) which covers key highlights for a period. However, given the context of a 'pre-close trading update' for a half-year period, it functions as an early announcement of results, fitting the definition of an Earnings Release (ER) better than the comprehensive Interim Report (IR). The document is short and serves as an initial announcement of period results.
2017-10-31 English

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