+0.63We are a leading provider of corrugated packaging and are present in 37 countries, employing around 27,000 people.
Our story can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family in East London. DS Smith originally listed on the London Stock exchange in the late 1950s.
2016/17 has been another year of delivery against all our targets and of growth by DS Smith. We have grown the business both organically and by acquisition, and continued to invest in areas where we see the greatest opportunities, such as display packaging and e-commerce packaging.
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DS Smith is made up of a team of approximately 27,000 employees world-wide across 37 countries. DS Smith offers a wide range of career opportunities. We aim to attract, retain and motivate good people, giving them the power to fulfil their potential.
For other enquiries about opportunities within DS Smith please email recruitment@dssmith.com
| Year ended 30 April | 2016/17 £m | 2015/16 £m |
| Revenue | 4,781 | 4,066 |
| Adjusted operating profit* | 443 | 379 |
| Adjusted return on sales* | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Net financing costs | (55) | (47) |
| Adjusted profit before tax* | 391 | 331 |
| Adjusted earnings* | 307 | 258 |
| Basic adjusted earnings per share* | 32.5p | 27.4p |
| Amortisation of intangible assets, before tax | (65) | (51) |
*Adjusted for amortisation and exceptional items