28th Jul 2005 15:19
Smith (DS) PLC28 July 2005 DS Smith Plc (the "Company") In pursuance of the Company's obligations under Section 329 of the Companies Act1985 and Chapter 3, paragraphs 3.1.2R and 3.1.4R of the Disclosure Rules, theCompany hereby notifies the following Directors' share transactions whichoccurred on 28 July 2005: The Directors listed below notified the Company on 28 July 2005 that, as aresult of being granted awards under the DS Smith Long Term Incentive Plan ("thePlan"), they have each acquired a conditional right to receive the number ofordinary shares of 10p each of the Company ("Shares") indicated below. The awards were granted by reference to the middle market quotation of a Shareon 27 July 2005 of 157 pence, and operate subject to the conditions set out inthe rules of the Plan. They will normally vest, subject to the satisfaction ofperformance conditions, on the third anniversary of the date of grant, being 29July 2008. Director: Date of Grant: No. of Shares: A D Thorne ) 28 July 2005 210,191G M Morris ) 28 July 2005 118,471J-P Loison ) 28 July 2005 116,164 For and on behalf of DS Smith Plc Company Official Responsible for making this notification: Carolyn Cattermole,Company Secretary. Date of this notification: 28 July 2005. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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