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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 2015-06-04 Regulatory Filings
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
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1311 characters) and contains the header 'RNS Number : 2573P'. The content explicitly states a 'Voting Rights and Share Capital Update' and provides the total number of shares in issue (942,037,996), which is used as the denominator for shareholder notification calculations under DTR 5.6.1. This directly relates to the total share capital structure and voting rights. While it updates the share count, it is not a formal 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) announcement which typically details the terms of a new issue or buyback. It is a mandatory regulatory notification regarding the total voting rights denominator. This fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, RNS, as it is a specific disclosure mandated by the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) that doesn't fit the more specific categories like DIV, SHA, or POS, and it is not a full report.
2015-06-04 English
Acquisition Update
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly contains an 'RNS Number' and is dated '22 May 2015'. The content discusses corporate actions: receiving competition clearance for an acquisition (Duropack) and completing a disposal (StePac). This type of immediate, material corporate news release, especially one originating from the London Stock Exchange's news service (indicated by 'RNS Number' and 'END MSCPKBDQDBKDAPB'), fits the definition of a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit a more specific category like ER, CAP, or TAR. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length (2779 chars) is short, but it is reporting the news directly, not just announcing that a report is attached, making RNS more suitable than RPA.
2015-05-22 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 2750M" and contains the header "DS Smith Plc - 30 April 2015 Year end trading update". It provides a summary of performance for the year ended April 30, 2015, and announces an upcoming results release date (June 25, 2015) and a conference call for analysts. This structure—a brief update on performance leading up to the full results—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER). It is not the full Annual Report (10-K) or the comprehensive Interim Report (IR). Since it is a formal announcement of period results, ER is the most appropriate classification, although it is distributed via RNS. FY 2015
2015-05-06 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1312 characters) and explicitly states it is providing 'Additional information' via an 'RNS Number'. The content details a change in the total number of shares in issue (942,035,692) and confirms the voting rights, referencing DTR 5.6.1. This is a notification regarding the total share capital and voting rights denominator, which aligns best with the 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) category, as it reports the issuance of 48,368 new shares. Although it uses the RNS service, the specific nature of the update (share count change) makes SHA more precise than the general RNS fallback.
2015-05-01 English
Notice of 2015 Annual General Meeting
AGM Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled "NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2015 FOR DS SMITH PLC" and repeatedly refers to the "AGM" (Annual General Meeting). It details the date, time, location, voting procedures, and lists specific resolutions (e.g., approval of Annual Report, declaration of dividend, re-election of directors, authority to allot shares, share purchase authority) that will be put to shareholders at this meeting. 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 primary purpose of the document is to serve as the formal notice and agenda for the AGM itself, making AGM-R the most appropriate classification.
2015-04-30 English
DS Smith Plc annual report 2014/15
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015' and contains comprehensive sections including a Strategic Report, Governance, Financial Statements, Chairman's Statement, and Chief Executive's Q&A. It covers the company's full-year performance, financial highlights, and operational review, which aligns perfectly with the definition of an Annual Report (10-K). FY 2015
2015-04-30 English

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