Blocklisting Interim Review

Smith (DS) PLC
24 February 2003

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN



1. Name of company

DS Smith Plc

2. Name of scheme

1992 Executive Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return: From 21 August 2002 to 20 February 2003

4. Number and class of shares(s)
(amount of stock/debt security)
not issued under scheme

2,967,036 ordinary shares of 10p each

5. Number of shares issued/allotted
under scheme during period

34,512

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted
at end of period

2,932,524 ordinary shares of 10p each

7. Number and class of share(s)
(amount of stock/debt securities)
originally listed and the date of admission

2,000,000 ordinary shares - 19 June 1996
3,000,000 ordinary shares - listed 18 July

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period
in order for us to update our records

321,539,316

Contact for queries:               Address: 4-16 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RZ

Name:     Anne Steele - Assistant Company Secretary

Telephone: [phone]


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