M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.07% interest in DS Smith PLC. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership and control of 28,577,483 relevant securities. The disclosure also states that M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 92,319 shares included in the total. The disclosure further details a purchase of 20,781 securities at a price of £3.5637 per unit. Additionally, the disclosure confirms that there are no 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 20 June 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Hannah Azlin, reachable at 020 8162 0906.