DS Smith sees annual performance ahead of expectations
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Packaging group DS Smith said trading continues to be very good as it lifted its annual guidance.
The group, which has sites in Smethwick and Willenhall, now expects adjusted operating profit of at least £400 million for the half year ending October 31, up 45 per cent from £276 million a year prior.