Blocklisting Interim Review

Smith (DS) PLC
10 October 2005


                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

1. Name of company

DS Smith Plc

2. Name of scheme

1999 International Sharesave Scheme

3. Period of return: From 11 April 2005 to 10 October 2005

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

941,571 ordinary shares of 10p

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

112,540

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

829,031 ordinary shares of 10p

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

3,125,000 ordinary shares of 10p

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

389,341,896 ordinary shares of 10p

Contact for queries:           Address:

Name: Mrs Anne Steele          4-16 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RZ

Telephone: [phone]



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