M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 1.66% interest in DS Smith Plc. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership of 22,976,613 relevant securities. M&G also clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 70,821 shares included in the total. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, including the sale of 36,270, 18,074, and 43,094 securities at varying prices per unit. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The disclosure was made on 15 August 2024, and for any regulatory inquiries, M&G can be reached at 020 8162 0906.