Company Overview
Ds Smith International Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 09 August 1991, so this is a well established company. Ds Smith International Limited has been in business for 34 years and 7 months. The accounts status is audit exemption subsidiary and the accounts are next due on Saturday 31 January 2026.
Registered Address

Level 3 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL
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Companies House Data
Company NameDS SMITH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Company Number02636539
Registered Office AddressLevel 3 1 Paddington Square
 W2 1DL
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date09/08/1991
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month4
Accounts Next Due Date30/04/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date30/04/2024
Accounts Account CategoryAUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY
Returns Next Due Date13/07/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date15/06/2016
Directors & Members
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Steven Hieatt - Director
(American, 55 years old, born September 1971)
Appointed 17 March 2025
 Active
Stefano Rossi - Director
(Italian, 59 years old, born July 1967)
Appointed 21 January 2016
 Active
Erich Simpkins - Director
(American, 52 years old, born November 1974)
Appointed 13 February 2026
 Active
Secretaries
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James Lloyd - Secretary
Appointed 13 February 2026
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Steven Hieatt
DS SMITH HOLDINGS LIMITED
DS SMITH LIMITED
Stefano Rossi
DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED
DS SMITH DISPLAY HOLDING LIMITED
DS SMITH HOLDINGS LIMITED
DS SMITH LOGISTICS LIMITED
DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
DS SMITH PAPER LIMITED
GROVEHURST ENERGY LIMITED
Erich Simpkins
D.W. PLASTICS (UK) LIMITED
DS SMITH (UK) LIMITED
DS SMITH BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
DS SMITH EURO FINANCE LIMITED
DS SMITH FINCO LIMITED
DS SMITH HADDOX LIMITED
DS SMITH ITALY LIMITED
DS SMITH LOGISTICS LIMITED
DS SMITH PERCH LIMITED
DS SMITH RECYCLING UK LIMITED
DS SMITH SUDBROOK LIMITED
DS SMITH SUPPLEMENTARY LIFE COVER SCHEME LIMITED
DS SMITH UKRAINE LIMITED
DSS POZNAN LIMITED
DSSH NO.1 LIMITED
ST,REGIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
W.ROWLANDSON & COMPANY LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2024 30-Apr-2014 30-Apr-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1,905,868,000 1,905,868,000 1,948,862,000
Current Assets 386,969,000 386,969,000 302,782,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 651,943,000 651,943,000 661,432,000
Working Cap -264,974,000 -264,974,000 -358,650,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 1,640,894,000 1,640,894,000 1,590,212,000
Long-term Liabilities 320,348,000 320,348,000 315,489,000
Net Assets 1,320,546,000 1,320,546,000 1,274,723,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 621,050,000 621,050,000 621,050,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 96,108,000 96,108,000 53,138,000
Other Reserves 603,388,000 603,388,000 600,535,000
Shareholders Funds 1,320,546,000 1,320,546,000 1,274,723,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2024 30-Apr-2014 30-Apr-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 83.1% 83.1% 86.6%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Current Assets 16.9% 16.9% 13.4%
Creditors Due Within One Year 28.4% 28.4% 29.4%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -11.6% -11.6% -15.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 14.0% 14.0% 14.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 57.6% 57.6% 56.6%
Called Up Share Capital 27.1% 27.1% 27.6%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 27.1% 27.1% 27.6%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 4.2% 4.2% 2.4%
Shareholder Funds 57.6% 57.6% 56.6%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 71.6% 71.6% 70.6%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2024 30-Apr-2014 30-Apr-2013
Liquidity Ratio 0.6 0.6 0.5
Solvency Ratio 2.4 2.4 2.3
Reserves to Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2024 30-Apr-2014 30-Apr-2013
Assets 2,292,837,000 2,292,837,000 2,251,644,000
Debt 972,291,000 972,291,000 976,921,000
Net Assets/Debt 1,320,546,000 1,320,546,000 1,274,723,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Total Invoices Paid Before
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30 days due		 Owing Before
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
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6 Above Average
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4 Below Average
3 Poor
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

There have been many bankruptcy predictors developed, however none has been so thoroughly tested and broadly accepted as the Altman Z-Score.

Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Appointment of Erich Simpkins as a director on 13 February 2026
Appointment of James William Lloyd as a secretary on 13 February 2026
Termination of appointment of Kafayat Bisola Oluyinka as a secretary on 13 February 2026
Previous accounting period shortened from 30 April 2026 to 31 December 2025
Resolutions
Statement by Directors
Statement of capital on 15 December 2025
Solvency Statement dated 12/12/25
Resolutions
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 10 December 2025
Termination of appointment of William Beverley Hicks as a director on 30 September 2025
Confirmation statement made on 12 June 2025 with updates
Director's details changed for Steven Wayne Hieatt on 18 March 2025
Appointment of Steven Wayne Hieatt as a director on 17 March 2025
Termination of appointment of Iain David Cameron Simm as a director on 17 March 2025
Appointment of Kafayat Bisola Oluyinka as a secretary on 17 March 2025
Termination of appointment of Zillah Wendy Stone as a secretary on 17 March 2025
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 30/04/24
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 30/04/24
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 30/04/24
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 27 November 2024
Resolutions
Confirmation statement made on 12 June 2024 with no updates
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