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Ticker · ABDN ISIN · GB00BF8Q6K64 LEI · 0TMBS544NMO7GLCE7H90 IL Financial and insurance activities
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Latest filing 2022-04-26 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 - National Express Group plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used to disclose dealings and positions related to a takeover offer (in this case, involving National Express Group plc and Stagecoach Group plc). This type of disclosure, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions during a takeover period, is a specific type of regulatory filing related to insider dealing or significant ownership changes during a corporate action. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is strictly tied to a takeover bid and is mandated by the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3). Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is not a standard DIRS report (which usually relates to Form 3/4/5 or equivalent daily insider reporting outside of a formal takeover context) nor is it a general M&A announcement (TAR). Given the structure and mandatory nature of the filing under the Takeover Code, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory classification.
2022-04-26 English
Form 8.3 - National Express Group plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 94% 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 (National Express Group plc and Stagecoach Group plc). This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings is a specific regulatory filing. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is strictly tied to a takeover code disclosure (Rule 8.3), which is a specialized regulatory announcement. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is too narrow, as this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding a specific transaction/position during an M&A event. Since it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover, and not a general regulatory announcement (RNS), the closest fit among the provided codes that captures mandatory disclosure of share interests/dealings is DIRS, although it is more specific than a standard DIRS filing. However, looking closely at the definitions, DIRS is for 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. Form 8.3 is broader, covering any person/entity holding 1% or more during a takeover. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and this document reports dealings/positions, DIRS is the most relevant category for share transaction reporting by an interested party, even if the context is M&A. Alternatively, RNS is the general regulatory fallback. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3 reporting, and its focus on share positions and dealings, DIRS is a strong candidate, but RNS covers general regulatory announcements. Since this is a mandatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it doesn't fit perfectly into DIRS (as abrdn plc is not necessarily a director), RNS is the safest fallback for a specific regulatory form not explicitly listed. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting interests/dealings. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS covers insider trades. Form 8.3 covers significant shareholder/stakeholder dealings during a bid. Since the document reports specific purchases and total holdings (Section 2 & 3), it is a dealing disclosure. I will classify it as DIRS as it is the closest category for reporting share transactions by an interested party, acknowledging the M&A context makes it a specialized dealing report. If DIRS is interpreted strictly as only directors, then RNS is the fallback. Given the content is almost entirely about share positions and dealings, DIRS is the intended classification for this type of activity report.
2022-04-25 English
Form 8.3 - HomeServe 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 (HomeServe plc is mentioned as the offeree). 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) and the nature of the transaction (dealing disclosure related to an offer) aligns most closely with regulatory filings concerning share ownership and transactions, which often fall under general regulatory announcements or specific transaction reporting. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant holding/dealing by abrdn plc related to an offer. However, Form 8.3 is a very specific regulatory filing related to M&A activity (Takeover Code). Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures, and it details personal/insider dealings (abrdn plc's position), DIRS is a possibility, but the document structure and mandatory nature under the Takeover Code suggest a broader regulatory filing. Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code concerning share interests during an offer, it is a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions/holdings by a major party involved in a transaction, although it is technically a Takeover Code disclosure. Alternatively, as a mandatory filing to the regulatory service (RNS), it could be RNS. However, the content is purely about share dealings/positions, making DIRS the most functionally accurate category among the choices provided for reporting executive/insider transactions, even though the reporting entity is an investment manager, not strictly a director. Given the context of dealing disclosure, DIRS is selected as the best fit over the generic RNS.
2022-04-25 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 2019J' on '25 April 2022'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership thresholds. This directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the content is specific to a major holding change, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2022-04-25 English
Form 8.3 - River and Mercantile Group plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. This form is used to disclose interests and dealings related to a takeover offer (here involving River and Mercantile Group plc). This type of disclosure, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions during a takeover period, is a specific type of regulatory filing related to insider dealing or major shareholding changes during a corporate action. While it relates to share ownership changes (like DIRS or MRQ), the context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it a highly specific regulatory disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it involves reporting dealings by a significant party, it falls best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a mandatory filing disseminated via RNS, or potentially DIRS if interpreted broadly as director/insider dealing, but the context is broader than just directors. Given the mandatory nature and specific form (Form 8.3), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory bucket, although DIRS (Director's Dealing) is related to insider transactions. However, Form 8.3 is specifically about parties to a takeover. Since 'Takeover Activity' (TAR) is for M&A proposals, and this is a disclosure *during* one, RNS is the safest fit for a mandatory regulatory announcement not covered by other specific codes like 10-K or ER. Upon review, DIRS covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While this is not strictly a director, it is an insider disclosure related to securities. Given the options, RNS (General Regulatory Filings) is the most accurate catch-all for a specific, mandatory regulatory form like 8.3 that isn't explicitly covered elsewhere.
2022-04-22 English
Form 8.3 - Brewin Dolphin Holdings 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' concerning an offer (Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature of reporting director/insider dealings related to a takeover strongly aligns with the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) category, which covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, or potentially a specific regulatory filing (RNS). Given the context of the Takeover Code and disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in an offer situation, it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder transaction disclosure. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this document details the holdings and dealings of abrdn plc (a major shareholder/potential interested party) in relation to an offer, DIRS is the most specific fit among the provided options for insider/significant transaction reporting, even if the filer isn't strictly a director. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting dealings/interests, making DIRS the best fit for this specific type of transaction disclosure.
2022-04-22 English

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