M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.17% interest in DS Smith PLC. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership of 29,916,744 relevant securities. M&G clarified that they do not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 3,240,438 shares included in the total. The disclosure also mentions dealings, including the sale of 77,024 securities at a price of £3.5948 per unit. Additionally, the disclosure states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for the disclosure is Hannah Azlin, with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906.