27th Jul 2006 12:11
Smith (DS) PLC27 July 2006 DS Smith Plc (the "Company") In pursuance of the Company's obligations under Section 329 of the Companies Act1985 and Disclosure Rule 3.1, the Company hereby notifies the followingDirectors' share transactions which occurred on 27 July 2006: The Directors listed below notified the Company on 27 July 2006 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 26 July 2006 of 150 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 27July 2009. Director: Date of Grant: No. of Shares: A D Thorne ) 27 July 2006 237,500G M Morris ) 27 July 2006 134,000 For and on behalf of DS Smith Plc Company Official Responsible for making this notification: Carolyn Cattermole,Company Secretary. Date of this notification: 27 July 2006. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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