Recognition of Ukrainian associate

9 January 2012

Recognition of Ukrainian associate

DS Smith Plc has a 49.6% interest in the leading paper and packaging business in Ukraine, Rubezhansk. Rubezhansk has completed the signing of a revised 5-year loan agreement with its existing lender group, and accordingly, DS Smith will now be recognising its share of the profits and investment in this associate business, in the second half of this financial year.

In the year to 30 April 2011, Rubezhansk reported total revenues of £93.5 million and total profit after tax of £13.3 million. The increased interest costs agreed with its lenders will be reflected in the profit after tax in the current financial year.

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