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Latest filing 2021-07-23 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
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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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - Ultra Electronics Holdings plc
Director's Dealing 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 offeror/offeree (Ultra Electronics Holdings plc). This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings falls under the category of Director's Dealing or a specific regulatory filing related to transactions. Since the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers '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/stakeholder) in relation to a takeover, DIRS is the most appropriate specific classification. It is a mandatory disclosure related to security transactions/interests.
2021-07-23 English
Form 8.3 - NortonLifeLock Inc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid is a specific regulatory filing related to insider transactions or major shareholding changes, but the structure and context strongly align with disclosures required under takeover rules, which often fall under general regulatory announcements or specific insider dealing categories. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers insider transactions, but Form 8.3 is specifically about interests in securities during a takeover. Since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid and involves reporting positions/dealings, it is a specific type of regulatory filing. 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is for personal share transactions by directors. While this involves dealings by abrdn plc (an institutional investor), the context is a takeover bid disclosure (Form 8.3). 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is for crossing ownership thresholds generally, not specifically takeover-related disclosures. 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the best fit as a specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code that doesn't perfectly match the other specific categories like DIRS or MRQ, although it is highly related to insider/significant activity. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of interests/dealings related to a takeover. If we must choose the closest fit among the provided codes, 'DIRS' covers insider dealings, and 'MRQ' covers major shareholdings. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code concerning interests/dealings in securities during an offer, and it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR, it falls under specific regulatory reporting. Given the nature of reporting dealings/positions, 'DIRS' is often used broadly for insider/significant transaction reporting, but 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also plausible if the 1% threshold is the key feature. Since the document explicitly details dealings and positions related to a takeover offer (Form 8.3), and it is a mandatory regulatory filing, 'RNS' serves as the most appropriate general regulatory fallback for specific, non-standard reports like this, or we consider if it fits 'DIRS' or 'MRQ'. Form 8.3 is distinct from standard DIRS (Rule 3) or MRQ (Rule 5). Given the context of mandatory disclosure to the Takeover Panel, 'RNS' (General Regulatory Filings) is the safest classification for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like 8.3.
2021-07-23 English
Form 8.3 - St. Modwen Properties plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 97% 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 relates to insider trading disclosures during a takeover situation. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to takeover bids, which falls under the general category of regulatory announcements or specific insider dealing reports. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this document is a mandatory disclosure of a significant shareholder's position and dealing during a takeover bid, it aligns closely with insider transaction reporting. However, given the context of the Takeover Code and the specific nature of the disclosure (Form 8.3), it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions by an entity (abrdn plc) involved in a potential takeover (St. Modwen Properties plc), it is best classified as a specific type of insider dealing disclosure. If DIRS is interpreted broadly to cover all mandatory insider transaction reports, it fits. If we must choose between the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for mandatory insider transaction reporting, even though the discloser is a major shareholder rather than strictly a director. Alternatively, as a mandatory regulatory filing related to a takeover, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. Given the content is purely about share positions and dealings by an interested party in a takeover, DIRS is the most specific fit among the options related to insider transactions.
2021-07-23 English
Form 8.3 - John Laing Group 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' in the context of an offer (John Laing Group 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) and the nature of the transaction (dealing disclosure related to an offer) fits best under the general category for regulatory announcements that are not standard periodic reports. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning interests in securities during an offer, it falls under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a specific, non-standard regulatory announcement.
2021-07-23 English
Form 8.3 - Avast plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 director/insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover offer (Avast plc and NortonLifeLock Inc. are mentioned). This specific type of filing, dealing disclosure by an insider/major shareholder during a takeover context, aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or potentially a general 'Regulatory Filing' (RNS). Since 'DIRS' specifically covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this form details share ownership and transactions (purchases), DIRS is the most precise fit, even though it's triggered by a takeover context. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) because it is a highly specific disclosure form (Form 8.3).
2021-07-23 English
Form 8.3 - NortonLifeLock Inc - Replacement
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 AMENDMENT' 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' concerning an offer (in this case, involving NortonLifeLock Inc and Avast plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer. Since it details dealings and positions of a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in the context of a takeover, it falls under the scope of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. Given the options, 'DIRS' is the most appropriate classification for a disclosure of dealings by a major stakeholder during a takeover process, as it captures the essence of reporting security interests/transactions by an involved party.
2021-07-22 English

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