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Latest filing 2021-08-03 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL ABDN

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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

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Form 8.3 - Wm Morrison Supermarkets 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 insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover offer (here involving Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc). This type of disclosure, which reports personal share transactions by executives or major shareholders during a takeover context, aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS), although it is a specific regulatory filing related to takeover rules. Since 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors and executives, and this form details the holdings and dealings of abrdn plc (a major shareholder/stakeholder) in relation to an offer, it fits best under DIRS or the general regulatory filing category RNS. Given the specific nature of reporting insider/major shareholder dealings, DIRS is a strong candidate, but because it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and is distributed via RNS, RNS is the most accurate general classification for mandatory, non-standard SEC/FCA reports not covered by 10-K, ER, or IR. However, looking at the definitions, DIRS is for 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While abrdn is not necessarily a director, this is a dealing disclosure. Since the document is a specific regulatory filing distributed via RNS, and RNS is the fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings, RNS is the safest classification, though DIRS captures the *content* type. Given the context of takeover code filings, which are highly specific regulatory announcements, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback category) is appropriate when a more specific category like DIRS might be too narrow (as abrdn is an investment manager, not necessarily a director). I will classify it as RNS as it is a mandatory regulatory announcement distributed via the RNS service.
2021-08-03 English
Form 8.3 - NortonLifeLock Inc
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' concerning an offer (NortonLifeLock Inc and Avast plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider or major shareholder dealings during a takeover situation. While it involves dealings, the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) and the context of a takeover bid strongly suggest it is a specialized regulatory filing related to insider activity, which falls under the scope of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, a specific Regulatory Filing (RNS). Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this document details the holdings and transactions of abrdn plc (a major shareholder/stakeholder) in relation to a takeover, it aligns closely with insider/major shareholder transaction reporting. However, Form 8.3 is a specific Takeover Code disclosure, which is a type of regulatory announcement. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers insider trades, and this is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover bid involving relevant securities. If it were a general insider trade outside a takeover context, DIRS would be perfect. Since it is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the Takeover Code, 'RNS' (General regulatory announcements and fallback category) is often used for specific, non-standard regulatory forms. However, the core content is about dealing/interests in securities by a major party during a bid. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives'. This is a firm (abrdn plc) disclosing its position. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3 under the Takeover Code, it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure. Since there isn't a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it details dealings/interests, DIRS is the closest fit for security transactions by an interested party, even if not strictly an executive. If we treat it as a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit elsewhere, RNS applies. Given the content is purely about security holdings and transactions related to an offer, DIRS is the most functionally accurate category for security dealing disclosure, even if the reporting entity isn't a director. If we strictly adhere to the definitions, DIRS is for directors/executives. Since this is a major shareholder disclosure under the Takeover Code, it is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) as it is a specific, non-standard regulatory report not covered by the other specific codes like 10-K, ER, or IR. The RNS code is the fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings.
2021-08-03 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official notification identified by the 'RNS Number' and the mention of the 'FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1'. The content explicitly states the 'total number of voting rights' and the 'issued share capital' as of a specific date (31 July 2021). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding the total voting rights denominator is a specific regulatory announcement. While it relates to capital structure, it is not a general financing update (CAP) or a share issue (SHA). It is a specific regulatory disclosure concerning voting rights, which fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a standard, periodic notification required by the exchange/regulator, and there is no more specific category for 'Voting Rights Notification' other than the general regulatory fallback.
2021-08-02 English
Form 8.3 - Sanne Group plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 90% 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 offeror/offeree (Sanne Group plc). This type of filing relates to insider dealing disclosures during a takeover situation, which falls under specific regulatory reporting requirements related to share ownership and transactions by directors/insiders, often associated with M&A activity or significant ownership changes. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the specific context of 'Rule 8.3' and 'Takeover Code' points towards a specialized regulatory disclosure related to a potential takeover bid (TAR). However, Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required by the UK Takeover Panel regarding interests in securities during an offer period. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Panel Disclosure Form 8.3', we must evaluate the closest fit. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is tied to a specific takeover context. It is not M&A Activity (TAR) which usually covers the bid itself. Given the nature of reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, DIRS is the closest general category for insider transactions, but the specific context of the Takeover Code suggests a highly regulated disclosure. Since the document reports on the interests and dealings of a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in relation to an offer, and it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, the most appropriate classification among the provided options that captures insider/significant transaction reporting is DIRS (Director's Dealing), although this is a slight generalization of the specific Form 8.3. Alternatively, as a mandatory regulatory filing not covered elsewhere, RNS could be used, but DIRS captures the substance better than the general RNS fallback. Given the content is about interests and dealings of a person/entity in relevant securities during an offer, DIRS is the most functionally similar category provided, focusing on insider/significant shareholder transactions.
2021-08-02 English
Form 8.3 - Avast plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 85% 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 Avast plc and NortonLifeLock Inc.). This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/executive dealings (DIRS) or major shareholding notifications (MRQ), the specific context of a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not explicitly covered by the provided codes. However, the core activity is reporting personal share transactions by an interested party during a corporate action. Since the document details specific dealings (purchases and sales) by abrdn plc concerning securities involved in an offer, it most closely aligns with reporting insider/executive transactions, which is covered by 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) in a broad sense, or it could be considered a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant holder's position/dealing during a takeover. If we must choose the closest fit among the provided definitions, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest category for reporting personal share transactions by an executive/significant holder, although this is specifically a Takeover Code filing. Alternatively, as a mandatory regulatory disclosure not fitting other specific categories, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. Since it details specific dealings (Section 3), it is more specific than a general RNS. I will classify it as DIRS as it reports personal share transactions by a major holder, which is the closest functional match to insider trading reports.
2021-08-02 English
Form 8.3 - NortonLifeLock Inc.
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "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 NortonLifeLock Inc and Avast 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 Form 8.3 dealing disclosure is best captured by the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) as it reports personal share transactions/holdings by an entity (abrdn plc) involved in the relevant securities of an offeror/offeree. It is a specific regulatory filing concerning insider transactions related to a M&A event, making DIRS the most appropriate fit among the provided options, as 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is usually for the proposal itself, not the subsequent insider disclosures.
2021-08-02 English

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