Detailed Position Disclosure by Danske Bank A/S
FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
1. Key Information
(a) Full name of discloser: Danske Bank A/S
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
None
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
International Paper Company
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
None
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
Prior to February 2025
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"
Yes – Smith (DS) plc
2. Positions of the Person Making the Disclosure
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
Class of relevant security: Equity
Interests
Number: 135,840
Percentage: 0.039%
Total: 135,840, 0.039%
All interests and short positions must be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions, or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)
Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: None
3. Dealings by the Person Making the Disclosure
(a) Purchases and Sales
Class of relevant security: Equity
Buy: Number of securities: 2,500
Price per unit: USD 56.6268
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
No cash-settled derivative transactions were reported.
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
No stock-settled derivative transactions were reported.
(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)
Details of any agreements, arrangements or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may bond or exert influence over the discloser:
None
4. Other Information
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity or option arrangement or understanding relating to relevant securities: **None**
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings related to options or derivatives
None
(c) Attachments
Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? **NO**
Date of disclosure: Early February 2025
Contact name: Kotryna Cinciuke
Telephone number: +37060405825
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation regarding the Code’s disclosure requirements at +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Form 8.3?
A Form 8.3 is a public announcement regarding a person's interests in securities of a company subject to the takeover code.
Who submitted the disclosure for International Paper Company?
The disclosure was submitted by Danske Bank A/S.
What interests did Danske Bank A/S disclose?
Danske Bank disclosed holding 135,840 shares of International Paper Company.
What is International Paper Company's stock ticker?
International Paper Company is listed under various tickers including DANSKE and DDB01.
How can I contact the person listed in the disclosure?
You can reach Kotryna Cinciuke at +37060405825 for any inquiries regarding this disclosure.
