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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 2016-04-30 AGM Information
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
AGM Notice
AGM Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled "NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 FOR DS SMITH PLC" and repeatedly refers to the "AGM" (Annual General Meeting). It details the date, time, and location of the meeting, invites shareholders to attend, explains voting procedures (proxy forms, poll voting), and lists the specific resolutions to be voted upon (e.g., approving Annual Report, declaring dividends, electing Directors, approving remuneration report, authority to allot shares). This content perfectly matches the definition of materials shared during an Annual General Meeting. Although it mentions the Annual Report (Resolution 1) and Remuneration Report (Resolution 3), the document itself is the notice and invitation to the meeting, not the reports themselves. Therefore, the correct classification is AGM-R.
2016-04-30 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and contains a 'pre-close trading statement' for the year ending April 30, 2016. This statement provides key performance highlights (volume growth, improved returns, acquisitions) but is not the full annual report (10-K) or the comprehensive interim report (IR). It is a summary announcement of recent performance before the final results release date (June 23, 2016). This fits the definition of an Earnings Release (ER), which is the initial announcement of periodical financial results (key highlights only). Although it is distributed via RNS, ER is the more specific category for a trading update/pre-close statement. FY 2016
2016-04-27 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1317 characters) and explicitly states it is an 'RNS Number' announcement from 'Smith (DS) PLC' dated April 1, 2016. The content details an update to the total number of shares in issue (944,784,149) and confirms that this figure should be used as the denominator for Disclosure and Transparency Rule calculations. This directly relates to the total share capital structure and is a mandatory regulatory notification. While it concerns share capital, the format and source (RNS) strongly suggest a general regulatory update rather than a formal 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) announcement which typically details the terms of a specific issuance or buyback. Given the nature of providing the total share count for voting/disclosure purposes, it fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, RNS, as it is a notification provided via the RNS service.
2016-04-01 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 3934T" and contains the header "TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES". This form (TR-1) is used to notify the market when a person's holding in a company's voting rights crosses a specified threshold. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification. The filing type code for this is MRQ.
2016-03-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 7247S' and contains a 'TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES'. This form structure is used to report significant changes in share ownership (insider/major shareholder transactions). This type of filing, which reports personal share transactions by directors and executives or major ownership changes, aligns best with the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) categories. Since the notification explicitly details an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by 'Aviva plc & its subsidiaries' crossing a threshold (4% to 5%), it is a notification of a major shareholder interest change. The definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) is 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. This is a more precise fit than DIRS (which usually implies director/executive personal trades) or RNS (which is the general service provider, not the content type).
2016-03-21 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'RNS Number : 0607S' and contains the header 'TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES'. This form (TR-1) is used to notify the market when a person or entity acquires or disposes of a significant percentage of shares, crossing a major holding threshold (in this case, 4% to 5%). This type of mandatory disclosure falls under general regulatory announcements. While it relates to share ownership (which could sometimes overlap with other categories), the primary nature is a regulatory notification of a change in major shareholding, which is best classified under the general regulatory filing category (RNS) or the specific Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Given the structure and the explicit RNS header, MRQ is the most precise fit for a notification of crossing a major shareholding threshold.
2016-03-14 English

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