The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Holding in DS Smith PLC

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a public disclosure regarding its holding in DS Smith PLC. This is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure confirms that Vanguard holds interests in Smith (DS) PLC as of June 18, 2024. The total interest amounts to 62,146,867 shares, representing a 4.50% stake in DS Smith PLC.

The document also indicates that Vanguard made recent purchases. Specifically, they bought 382 shares at a price of £3.50 each and 21,912 shares at £3.51 each. No agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives were reported in this disclosure.

No indemnity or other agreement that could serve as an inducement to deal in relevant securities has been disclosed. There were also no supplemental forms attached to provide additional information.