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?
A FORM 8.3 disclosure is a public statement made by individuals or entities holding 1% or more of relevant securities, in accordance with the Takeover Code.
Who is Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP?
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is an investment management firm that specializes in acquiring and managing various securities.
What does it mean to own 1% or more of a company's securities?
Holding 1% or more of a company's securities indicates a significant level of influence, necessitating disclosure of such holdings to regulatory bodies.
What types of securities are covered by these disclosures?
The disclosures encompass a range of securities, including shares, options, and derivatives related to the company in question.
Who should I contact for more details on the disclosure?
For further information, please reach out to Alex McMillan at 646 282 5805.
