Notice of Results

Smith (DS) PLC
16 June 2003

                  DS SMITH PLC - NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY RESULTS



DS Smith Plc plans to announce its Preliminary Results for the year ended 30
April 2003 on 26 June 2003.

Peter Aubusson
Group Communications Manager
16 June 2003


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