M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.14% interest in Smith (DS) PLC. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that M&G owns and/or controls 29,605,951 relevant securities of Smith (DS) PLC. The disclosure also mentions that M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 92,319 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure further reveals that M&G has sold 19,326 securities of Smith (DS) PLC at a price of £3.5844 per unit. Additionally, the disclosure states that M&G has no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives in place.

The disclosure was made on 22 April 2024 and is in compliance with the Code's disclosure requirements. For further information, the contact person mentioned is Hannah Azlin, and the telephone number provided is 020 8162 0906.