Name of applicant:

DS Smith Plc

Name of scheme:

1999 Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

19 July 2009

To:

18 January 2010

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

1,805,184 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 of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

Nil

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

1,805,184

Name of contact:

Anne Steele

Telephone number of contact:

01628 583452