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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 2014-12-01 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 (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 total number of shares in issue (941,474,847) and notes that 6,450 new shares were issued since the last notification. This directly relates to the total share count used for voting rights and ownership notifications. This content aligns best with either 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) or 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA). However, since the core purpose is updating the total share capital figure which serves as the denominator for disclosure rules (DTR 5.6.1), it is fundamentally a notification about the capital structure change (the issuance of 6,450 shares) and the resulting total share count. The closest specific category is 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA). It is also marked with an RNS number, suggesting it is a regulatory filing, but SHA is more specific to the content.
2014-12-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1324 characters) and explicitly states it is an 'RNS Number' notification from DS Smith Plc dated November 6, 2014. The content details an update to the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue (941,468,397) and confirms that this figure should be used as the denominator for Disclosure and Transparency Rules calculations. This type of mandatory notification regarding the total share capital count, often issued via the Regulatory News Service (RNS), fits best under the category dealing with changes in share capital or general regulatory announcements. Since it is a direct notification of a change in the total number of shares, it aligns closely with 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA). However, given the context of it being an RNS notification providing a denominator figure for disclosure rules, and the presence of the RNS identifier, it could also be classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Since the core information is the change in the total share count, SHA is more specific than RNS, but RNS is the delivery mechanism. Looking at the definitions, SHA covers 'new share issues, stock splits, or other capital changes.' The issuance of 12,803 new shares is a capital change. Therefore, SHA is the most appropriate specific code.
2014-11-06 English
H1 trading update and acquisition
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'DS Smith Plc - H1 trading update and acquisition' and explicitly states it is a 'trading update for the half-year to 31 October 2014'. This content, which summarizes performance for a period shorter than a year (H1), aligns perfectly with the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). Although it contains acquisition news, the primary focus is the H1 trading performance summary. It is not a full Annual Report (10-K), a standalone Audit Report (AR), or just a brief announcement of a report (RPA/RNS), as it contains substantive performance details. The RNS number indicates it was disseminated via the regulatory news service, but the content itself is an Interim Report. H1 2014
2014-11-06 English
Director Declaration
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document is very short (874 characters) and contains an 'RNS Number' header, indicating it is a regulatory announcement via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service. The content details a change in a director's external appointment ('Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive of DS Smith, has been appointed as a non-Executive Director... of Poundland Group plc'). This type of announcement, detailing personal share transactions or related director dealings/appointments, falls under the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or, given the RNS source and specific nature, could be considered a general regulatory filing. However, since it explicitly concerns a director's external appointment which requires disclosure under listing rules (LR 9.6.13 R), it is most closely related to insider/director activity. Given the options, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most specific fit for director-related disclosures, although RNS is also plausible as a fallback. Since it is a specific disclosure about a director's role change, DIRS is preferred over the general RNS.
2014-10-15 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1326 characters) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number'. The content details an update regarding the total number of shares in issue and voting rights, referencing DTR 5.6.1. This type of mandatory notification about the total share capital used as a denominator for disclosure obligations is a specific type of regulatory update. While it relates to share capital, the primary function here is a mandatory notification to the market via the RNS system regarding voting rights and share count. Given the options, 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is for changes in *ownership levels*, not total capital. 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) is for the action itself. Since this is a formal notification via the RNS system detailing the current total share capital figure required for shareholder disclosure calculations, it fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, RNS, or potentially SHA if the focus was purely on the issuance. However, the structure and RNS header strongly suggest a general regulatory filing update. Since the document explicitly states 'RNS Number' and provides a mandatory disclosure update (DTR 5.6.1), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing code, although SHA is a close secondary candidate if the focus was strictly on the capital change aspect.
2014-10-01 English
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