M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 2.19% interest in DS Smith Plc. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership of 30,253,631 relevant securities. M&G clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 3,557,325 shares included in the total. The disclosure also includes details of a recent sale of 50,676 securities at a price of £3.4240 per unit. Additionally, M&G stated that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form was attached to the disclosure. The disclosure was made on 18 March 2024, and the contact person for further information is Hannah Azlin at 020 8162 0528.