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Smith (DS) PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · SMDS ISIN · GB0008220112 LEI · 39RSBE4RCI4M15BLWH36 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,123 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-12-13 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
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose dealings and positions related to a takeover offer. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific context of a takeover code disclosure (Rule 8.3) is highly specific. This type of filing relates to the ownership or dealing in securities during a takeover process. None of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. However, it is a regulatory disclosure concerning share ownership and dealings during a potential M&A event (Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company are mentioned as parties to the offer). Given the options, it is closest to a filing related to M&A activity (TAR) or a general regulatory filing (RNS). Since it is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding parties involved in an offer, it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR), although it is fundamentally a disclosure of insider dealing/position during a takeover. Since TAR is defined as 'Merger Proposals or Takeover Bids', and this document is a direct consequence of one, I will classify it as TAR. If TAR were not available, RNS would be the fallback.
2024-12-13 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is used in the context of a takeover bid (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). Disclosures related to insider transactions, director dealings, or major shareholdings often fall under specific regulatory filings. Since this is a specific disclosure required under the Takeover Code regarding interests and dealings in securities during a takeover scenario, it is most closely related to insider/director transactions or major shareholding notifications. However, the specific nature of a Rule 8.3 disclosure (a major shareholder/stakeholder's position during a bid) is not perfectly matched by DIRS (Director's Dealing) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification). Given the context of a takeover bid and required disclosure of interests/dealings by a significant party, it is a specialized regulatory filing. In the provided schema, 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and 'MRQ' covers changes in significant share ownership thresholds. A Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover bid. Since it details the position and dealings of a significant investor (Millennium International Management LP) concerning an offer, it is a specific type of regulatory filing related to ownership changes during a corporate action. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest category for insider/significant party transaction reporting, although 'RNS' (General Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. Because it details specific dealings and positions under a regulatory code (Takeover Code), it is a highly specific regulatory disclosure. I will classify it as 'DIRS' as it concerns the dealings/positions of a major stakeholder, which aligns conceptually with insider reporting, or 'RNS' as a catch-all for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed. Given the options, 'DIRS' is often used broadly for insider/significant holder transaction reports, but 'RNS' is safer for non-standard SEC/UK forms. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting interests/dealings in securities, which is the core of DIRS. I will lean towards DIRS as the most specific fit for a security transaction disclosure by a major party, even if not a director, or RNS. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for *directors*. This is an investment manager. Therefore, RNS is the most appropriate fallback for a specific regulatory filing not covered by the other specific codes.
2024-12-12 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement from the London Stock Exchange, indicated by the 'RNS Number' header and the concluding boilerplate text mentioning RNS and the FCA. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings,' which details the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by a shareholder (Bank of America Corporation) crossing a notification threshold. This type of filing, reporting changes in significant share ownership, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2024-12-11 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose interests and dealings in the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific disclosure relates to Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, indicating activity related to a potential takeover or merger. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate classification for documents detailing disclosures related to takeover bids governed by the Takeover Code.
2024-12-11 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number header and contains language typical of regulatory announcements on the London Stock Exchange. Specifically, it references 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 'Code') regarding the total number of shares in issue following an options exercise. This type of mandatory disclosure related to share capital changes during a takeover period, issued via RNS, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Rule 2.9 Announcement'. While it relates to share capital (SHA), the primary context is a mandatory regulatory disclosure during an offer period, making RNS the most appropriate general classification for this specific type of announcement.
2024-12-11 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains detailed tables regarding the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by a shareholder (Bank of America Corporation) in the issuer (DS Smith PLC). This structure and content are characteristic of regulatory filings related to changes in significant share ownership thresholds. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the closing statement referencing RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange, confirms it is a regulatory disclosure. The specific content aligns perfectly with the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification.
2024-12-10 English

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