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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 2024-12-05 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
2024/25 HALF YEAR RESULTS
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official announcement of '2024/25 HALF YEAR RESULTS' for DS Smith Plc. It contains detailed financial tables, performance commentary, and management analysis for the six-month period ending 31 October 2024. While it is distributed via an RNS (Regulatory News Service) feed, it provides substantive financial data and analysis rather than just announcing the availability of a report, thus qualifying as an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR) under the provided definitions. H1 2024
2024-12-05 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 8529O' and contains the standard footer information indicating it is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' detailing an acquisition of voting rights by UBS Group AG, which is a mandatory disclosure for significant share ownership changes. This type of filing, reporting changes in major shareholdings (crossing thresholds), corresponds directly 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.
2024-12-04 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 offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'International Paper Company'). While this relates to insider dealing/ownership changes during a takeover, it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to the UK Takeover Code, which is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing, usually Form 3/4 in the US context) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification, usually crossing a 3% threshold). Since it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover, and the definitions do not have a specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (like Form 8.3), the most appropriate fallback category is Regulatory Filings (RNS), as it is a mandatory public disclosure to a regulatory body (the Takeover Panel). However, given the nature of reporting personal/firm transactions related to securities ownership during a corporate action, it shares characteristics with insider trading reports. Since the provided list lacks a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, RNS is the best fit among the available options for a mandatory, specific regulatory filing that isn't a standard periodic report (10-K, IR) or a standard insider trade report (DIRS).
2024-12-04 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is an official announcement released via RNS (Rule 2.9 Announcement) by DS Smith Plc on December 4, 2024. It explicitly states the total number of shares in issue following an options exercise and references the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers' (the Code), specifically Rule 2.9, which mandates disclosure of the total number of voting rights when shares are issued or cancelled during an offer period. This type of mandatory disclosure related to share capital changes during a takeover context, issued through a regulatory news service (RNS), fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no specific code for a Rule 2.9 announcement, and it is not a standard capital change (SHA) or a major shareholding notification (MRQ). Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of the disclosure, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2024-12-04 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains standard regulatory disclosure formatting, including sections like 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership (crossing thresholds). This directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is a major holding notification, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2024-12-04 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 a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) has a significant interest (1% or more) in the relevant securities. This type of filing relates directly to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), its specific context under the Takeover Code makes it distinct. It is not a general Director's Dealing report (DIRS), which is typically Form 3, 4, or 5 under SEC rules or similar national regulations, but rather a specific disclosure related to M&A activity governed by the Takeover Code. Given the options, this disclosure is most closely related to the context of a takeover/merger, which aligns best with the M&A Activity category (TAR), although it is a specific type of insider disclosure during that process. However, looking closely at the definitions, DIRS is for 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. Form 8.3 is a specific type of insider dealing disclosure related to a takeover. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure', and it details dealings/positions of a major shareholder/stakeholder during a potential M&A event (Smith (DS) plc is the offeree, and International Paper Company is mentioned as another party to the offer), TAR (M&A Activity) is the most contextually relevant category, as these disclosures are triggered by takeover activity. If TAR is too broad, DIRS is the next best fit as it is an insider dealing disclosure, but TAR captures the specific regulatory trigger (Takeover Code). Given the context of an offeror/offeree relationship, TAR is superior.
2024-12-03 English

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