Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP's Position on Smith plc
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
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Full name of discloser: Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed: N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to relevant securities: Smith (DS) plc
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree: N/A
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: Latest practicable date
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c), is the discloser making disclosures in respect of other parties to the offer? Yes, International Paper Company
2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities:
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: None
(2) Cash-settled derivatives: 15,046,929 (1.09%)
(3) Stock-settled derivatives: None
TOTAL: 15,046,929 (1.09%)
(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities: N/A
3. DEALINGS BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
(a) Purchases and sales: N/A
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions:
Class of relevant security: 10p Ordinary - Product Description: CFD - Nature of dealing: Increasing a long position - Number of reference securities: 42,000 - Price per unit: GBP 4.7088
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions: N/A
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements: None
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives: None
(c) Attachments: Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? No
5. DATE OF DISCLOSURE
Date of disclosure: Latest disclosure date
Contact name: Alex McMillan
Telephone number: 646 282 5805
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FORM 8.3 disclosure?
FORM 8.3 is a public disclosure made by a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more, to comply with the Takeover Code.
Who is Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP?
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is an investment management firm that actively engages in the acquisition and management of securities.
What is the significance of owning 1% or more of a company's securities?
Owning 1% or more of a company's securities signifies that the holder has significant influence and must disclose their holdings under regulatory requirements.
What types of securities are included in these disclosures?
The disclosures can include various types of securities including shares, options, and derivatives associated with the relevant company.
Who can I contact for more information on the disclosure?
For more information, you can contact Alex McMillan at 646 282 5805.
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