Blocklisting Interim Review

Name ofapplicant:

DS Smith Plc

Name of scheme:

1999 International Sharesave Scheme

Period of return:

From:

11October2008

To:

10April2009

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

829,031 ordinary shares of 10p each

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

N/A

Less: Number ofsecuritiesissued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

Nil

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

829,031

Name of contact:

Anne Steele

Telephone number of contact:

020 7932 5031