 Deal speculation has emerged linking Mondi Plc LON:MNDI to a possible US7bn takeover of packaging rival DS Smith, as the former released financial results for 2020. A Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter, said Mondi has spoken with advisors over the merits of a deal and the reports saw Smith shares rise as much as 14 in Thursdays early deals at around 9:00am the share was up 30.1p or 7.84 at 414.1p. 