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 29,594,717 relevant securities. M&G clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 92,319 shares included in the total. The disclosure also mentions dealings, including the sale of 8,621 securities at a price of £3.5270 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 disclosure was made on 1 May 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is George Rose, with a telephone number of 020 8162 3276.