M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.19% interest in Smith (DS) Plc. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership of 30,241,293 relevant securities. The company clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 124,485 shares included in the total. Additionally, M&G PLC has made purchases of 166,287 securities at a price of £3.3008 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 contact person for the disclosure is Hannah Azlin, and the date of disclosure is March 5, 2024.