The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Smith (DS) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has submitted Form 8.3, disclosing its interests in Smith (DS) plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The declaration relates to a holding position dated 11 December 2024.

Vanguard holds 68,193,586 ordinary 10p shares in Smith (DS) plc, representing a 4.94% stake. The declaration also indicates involvement in another company, International Paper Company, in connection with the same offer.

Recent transactions include the purchase of 32,795 shares at 5.45 GBP each, and a sale of 9,156 shares at 5.40 GBP. No indemnity or option arrangements have been reported, nor the existence of any supplemental agreements. Furthermore, Vanguard has not disclosed any stock-settled derivative positions requiring a Supplemental Form 8.