Smith (DS) Share News (SMDS)

PRESS: International Paper bid for DS Smith could come this week — Sky

(Alliance News) - International Paper Co is closing in on a formal GBP5 billion-plus bid for DS Smith PLC, the FTSE 100 paper and packaging group, Sky News reported on Monday.

International Paper to seek London listing if it inks deal with DS Smith

IP sees at least $514 mln of pre-tax cost savings

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International Paper to seek secondary London listing if DS Smith deal goes ahead

(Sharecast News) - International Paper said on Thursday that it had made "significant progress" in reciprocal due diligence with regards to a potential takeover offer for UK-based DS Smith, and that it could seek a secondary listing in London if a deal goes ahead.

TOP NEWS: International Paper targets big savings from DS Smith deal

(Alliance News) - International Paper Co on Thursday said a merger with DS Smith PLC could generate cost savings of more than GBP400 million should a deal proceed.

DS Smith extends deadline for takeover offer by Mondi

(Alliance News) - DS Smith PLC on Thursday said that an extension had been agreed for its potential takeover by Mondi PLC, though the company still holds a more lucrative offer from International Paper.

DS Smith extends Mondi offer deadline by two weeks

(Sharecast News) - DS Smith, the packaging group at the centre of a a bidding war between UK-listed Mondi and US firm International Paper, has extended the so-called 'put up or shut up' deadline for the former to make a firm offer.

LONDON BRIEFING: Vodafone-Three deal faces deeper UK probe

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open higher on Thursday, despite remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell failing to soothe lingering interest rate worries.

Keysight outbids rival Viavi to buy UK's Spirent for $1.5 billion

March 28 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies outbid rival Viavi Solutions to buy Spirent Communications for about 1.16 billion pounds ($1.46 billion) on Thursday, winning a battle over the UK telecoms testing firm's expertise in automation.

Europe's STOXX 600 ekes out gain on defensive boost; H&M jumps

Deutsche Bank hits 6-year high on MS upgrade

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UK equities muted as risk appetite fades after recent gains; DS Smith, Diploma jump

DS Smith surges on deal discussions with International Paper

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 treads water ahead of US PCE data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed slightly higher on Wednesday, as investors look firmly ahead to Friday's key inflation reading from the US.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 underperforms ahead of US PCE data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Wednesday, but trade was more confident in mainland Europe, with focus turning to the release of the US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge on Friday.

DS Smith shares jump 7% after International Paper buyout proposal

March 27 (Reuters) - Shares in DS Smith opened 7.7% higher on Wednesday after the company said it is in talks with International Paper over an all-stock offer from its U.S.-listed rival.

TOP NEWS: International Paper makes counterbid for DS Smith

(Alliance News) - DS Smith PLC on Tuesday confirmed that it is in discussions with International Paper Co, regarding a possible all share takeover offer.

International Paper preparing counterbid for DS Smith - report

(Sharecast News) - A bidding war was potentially on the cards on Tuesday as packaging company DS Smith - which recently agreed to be taken over by Mondi - confirmed it is in talks with New York-listed International Paper about a possible takeover offer.