DS Smith Plc proposed a final dividend for this year of 10.2 pence, taking the total dividend for the year to 15.0 pence per share (2020/21: 12.1 pence), in line with policy and an increase of 24% over the prior period. Subject to approval of shareholders at AGM to be held on 6 September 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 1 November 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 October 2022.