Blocklisting Interim Review

Smith (DS) PLC
22 August 2005


                                   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 February 2005 to 20 August 2005

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

1,943,729 ordinary shares of 10p each

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

113,975

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

1,829,754 ordinary shares of 10p each

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

3,000,000 ordinary shares - listed 18 July 1997

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

389,331,323

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

Name: Anne Steele - Assistant Company Secretary

Telephone: [phone]



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