M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.14% interest in DS Smith Plc. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership of 29,603,338 relevant securities. The disclosure also mentions that M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 92,319 shares that are included in the total above. Additionally, M&G has made purchases of 36,014 securities at a price of £3.4040 per unit. The disclosure also 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 date of disclosure is 29 April 2024, and the contact person is Hannah Azlin with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906.