DS Smith Spicers Briefing

Smith (DS) PLC
20 September 2006



                                                               20 September 2006



                           DS Smith Spicers Briefing



DS Smith Plc, the international packaging manufacturer and office products
wholesaler, is this afternoon hosting a briefing for analysts and investors on
Spicers, its office products wholesaling business.



No new information on current trading will be provided.



The presentation slides from this briefing will be posted on the Group's website
(www.dssmith.uk.com).



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For further information, please contact:


DS Smith Plc                                              020 7932 5000
Peter Aubusson, Group Communications Manager

Financial Dynamics                                        020 7269 7121
Susanne Walker












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