M&G PLC has disclosed its position in DS Smith Plc, representing 1.95% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that M&G PLC owns and/or controls 26,976,140 relevant securities of DS Smith Plc. The disclosure also mentions that M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 154,427 shares that are included in the total above.
The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing. Additionally, there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.
The disclosure was made on 21 February 2024 and was released by M&G PLC. For further details, the contact person mentioned is Hannah Azlin, and the telephone number provided is 020 8162 0906. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.