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Ticker · ABDN ISIN · GB00BF8Q6K64 LEI · 0TMBS544NMO7GLCE7H90 IL Financial and insurance activities
Filings indexed 4,541 across all filing types
Latest filing 2022-07-29 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL ABDN

About Abrdn PLC

https://www.abrdn.com/en-gb

Abrdn PLC is a global investment company and asset manager formed from the 2017 merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, funds, and investment trusts. It serves a diverse client base that includes individual customers, financial advisers, wealth managers, and institutional investors. The company focuses on providing expertise and tools to help clients manage and grow their wealth, enabling them to prepare for their financial future.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - Countryside Partnerships PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it contains dealing information, its primary function is regulatory disclosure related to ownership/dealing during a specific corporate action (takeover of Countryside Partnerships PLC). This specific form type (Form 8.3) is not explicitly listed in the provided definitions. However, it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to takeover activity. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is related to insider transactions, but this is specifically about a 1%+ interest holder during a takeover, which is a specialized regulatory filing. Since it is a formal regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel, and it doesn't fit perfectly into DIRS (which usually implies director/executive status, whereas this is a 1%+ holder), the most appropriate general regulatory category is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is a mandatory filing disseminated via RNS, or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) due to the nature of the disclosure (dealing/position). Given the context of the Takeover Code and the specific form number, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and this is a disclosure by a major shareholder (abrdn plc) regarding a takeover, it is best classified as a general regulatory filing (RNS) or, if we must choose the closest thematic fit, DIRS. However, Form 8.3 is a specific Takeover Code filing, which often falls under general regulatory announcements when a specific code isn't available. I will classify it as DIRS as it deals with interests and dealings in securities, which is the closest thematic match, although RNS is also plausible as a fallback. Upon review, DIRS is for director/executive trades. This is a major shareholder disclosure under the Takeover Code. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, RNS is the safest fallback for a mandatory regulatory filing not covered elsewhere. Let's re-evaluate: The document details positions and dealings of a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in relation to an offer for Countryside Partnerships PLC. This is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. DIRS is for directors. Since this is a mandatory disclosure disseminated via RNS, RNS is the most accurate general category for non-standard regulatory reports.
2022-07-29 English
Form 8.3 - Next Fifteen Communications Group plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (Next Fifteen Communications Group plc). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid is a specific regulatory filing. Since there is no specific category for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', the most appropriate classification is the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is a mandatory regulatory announcement disseminated via RNS, or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the scope was broader, but DIRS is usually for routine insider trades, whereas this is specific to a takeover context. Given the options, RNS serves as the best fit for a specific, non-standard regulatory form announcement that isn't an earnings release, annual report, or standard director dealing report.
2022-07-29 English
Form 8.3 - Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC). This type of disclosure relates to insider/director dealings or major shareholder position changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealings, the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) points towards insider/director transaction reporting related to a specific corporate action (takeover). The closest fit among the provided definitions is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), as it reports personal share transactions by individuals/entities involved in the relevant securities, although this specific form is mandated by the Takeover Code rather than standard insider trading rules (like Form 3/4/5 in the US). Given the context of reporting interests and dealings in securities related to an offer, DIRS is the most appropriate classification, as it covers executive/insider transactions.
2022-07-29 English
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document is an RNS announcement from abrdn PLC dated July 29, 2022. The title explicitly states 'Transactions in own shares' and the content details the purchase of ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues, including the number of shares, highest/lowest/VWAP prices, and a table of individual transactions. This activity directly corresponds to the definition of a company buying back or selling its own shares, which maps precisely to the 'Transaction in Own Shares' category (POS).
2022-07-29 English
Form 8.3 - Shaftesbury PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning Shaftesbury PLC and Capital & Counties Properties PLC). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is a specialized regulatory filing related to M&A activity and ownership thresholds. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', it falls best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a mandatory filing disseminated via RNS, or potentially related to M&A (TAR). Given the structure and mandatory nature of this specific disclosure under the Takeover Code, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory classification when a more specific M&A/Insider Trading code isn't available for this exact form type. However, since it details dealings by a person with interests in securities during an offer, it is a highly specific regulatory disclosure. Comparing the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is close but this is broader than just director dealing; 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is relevant because it's triggered by an offer. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the nature of the disclosure (ownership/dealing during an offer), it is a specific regulatory filing. I will classify it as RNS as the most accurate general regulatory category for non-standard SEC/FCA reports disseminated via RNS, though it is highly related to M&A.
2022-07-28 English
Form 8.3 - Tullow Oil plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving Tullow Oil plc and Capricorn Energy PLC. This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealings (DIRS) and major shareholdings (MRQ), the specific context of a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not explicitly covered by the provided definitions. However, it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to market activity and ownership changes during a corporate action. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/insider transactions, although this is a general disclosure for a 1%+ holder under takeover rules, not strictly a director. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel, and not a general earnings release, annual report, or proxy statement, the most appropriate general regulatory category that captures mandatory filings not otherwise specified is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting interests and dealings in securities during a takeover. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and this form reports significant holdings/dealings by a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in the context of an offer, DIRS is a strong candidate if we interpret 'Director's Dealing' broadly to cover significant insider/stakeholder transactions during M&A. Given the specific nature of Form 8.3 under the Takeover Code, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, I will classify it as 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) as it reports security interests and transactions, or fall back to RNS. Since it is a specific, structured disclosure about security interests during an offer, and not a general announcement, I will lean towards the most specific related category that deals with security transactions by involved parties, which is DIRS, or RNS as the ultimate fallback for specific regulatory forms. Given the content is about ownership and dealing during a takeover, and DIRS covers insider trades, I will select DIRS as the best fit for reporting security interests/dealings by a major party, even if not strictly a director.
2022-07-28 English

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