DS SMITH LIMITED

1. Company facts

Status

active

Lifecycle

🌳 Mature — Long-running with flat or slow growth. Steady cash, limited upside.

Jurisdiction

england-wales

Registered office

Level 3 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL, United Kingdom

SIC codes

70100 — Activities of head offices

Accounts next due

2026-09-30

Confirmation statement next due

2026-10-08

2. Directors (3 active)

BONNOT, Vincent Pierre Andre Marie Joseph

director · appointed 2025-01-31 · born 3/1970 (age 56)

HIEATT, Steven Wayne

director · appointed 2025-01-31 · born 9/1971 (age 55)

NICHOLLS, Timothy S.

director · appointed 2025-01-31 · born 7/1961 (age 65)

3. Shareholders (1 active)

International Paper Uk Holdings Limited

75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

4. Group structure

International Paper Uk Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

International Paper Uk Holdings Limited

Corporate parent · 75-100%

5. Security

3 total charges (1 outstanding, 2 satisfied).

Headline verdict

Opportunity score

72/100 (Strong)

Owner dependency

high — 65/100

Red flags

1 high · 1 medium · 0 low