The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Smith (DS) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly revealed its position regarding Smith (DS) plc's relevant securities through Form 8.3, under the Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This disclosure is mandatory for entities with an interest in 1% or more of a company's securities.

The disclosure, dated December 9, 2024, shows that Vanguard holds 4.94% of Smith (DS) plc's 10p ordinary shares, totaling 68,164,181 shares. Additionally, disclosure pertains to dealings involving other parties, including the International Paper Company.

Vanguard's recent transactions include purchasing 21,114 shares and selling 49,238 shares in Smith (DS) plc at prices ranging between 5.53 GBP and 5.54 GBP per share. No derivatives or other special arrangements are reported.