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Latest filing 2021-06-04 Director's Dealing
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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - Spire Healthcare Group 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 (specifically mentioning 'Spire Healthcare Group plc' 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 Form 8.3 dealing disclosure during a bid is best categorized under general regulatory filings related to transactions, which aligns most closely with 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Given the specific nature of reporting interests/dealings under the Takeover Code, DIRS is a strong candidate, but since it is a mandatory regulatory filing under the Takeover Panel rules, RNS (Regulatory Filings) serves as a robust classification for specific, non-standard SEC/FCA reports that don't fit the primary definitions like 10-K or ER. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about insider/significant shareholder dealings during a bid. Comparing DIRS (Director's Dealing) and RNS (General Regulatory Filings), DIRS is more specific to the content (dealing disclosure). Since the document details purchases and sales by Standard Life Aberdeen plc concerning an offer, it falls under insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting, making DIRS the most precise fit among the specialized codes, even if it's not strictly a director.
2021-06-04 English
Form 8.3 - Equiniti Group 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 insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover offer (in this case, involving Equiniti Group plc). This type of disclosure falls under reporting personal share transactions by executives or significant shareholders, which aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS), although it is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code. Since DIRS covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a mandatory disclosure of a 1% interest holder's position and dealing during a potential takeover, DIRS is the most appropriate specific classification. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is a highly specific disclosure type (Form 8.3).
2021-06-04 English
Form 8.3 - St. Modwen Properties 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 interests and dealings in securities during a takeover offer. This type of disclosure, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions related to a specific corporate action (takeover), is a specific type of regulatory filing. While it involves director/insider dealing (DIRS), the context is specifically tied to a takeover bid (St. Modwen Properties plc) and uses a mandatory Takeover Code form (Form 8.3). Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure' and it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to insider/significant ownership changes during a bid, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel, distinct from routine Director's Dealing (DIRS) which usually refers to Form 3/4/5 filings or similar routine disclosures not tied to a specific M&A event under the Code. However, given the content is purely about personal/entity share transactions and interests (Rule 8.3), it is most closely related to insider trading disclosures. Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant interest (2.34%) during a takeover, DIRS is a strong candidate. Let's re-evaluate the options: DIRS (Director's Dealing) vs RNS (Regulatory Filings). Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing under the Takeover Code. If the transaction was routine, DIRS would fit. Because it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in an offer, it is a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, RNS is the most appropriate fallback for specific, non-standard regulatory forms not covered elsewhere, but DIRS captures the essence of the content (dealing disclosure). Since the document explicitly details share dealings and interests by a major holder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in relation to an offer, it aligns perfectly with the spirit of DIRS, even if the form number is specific to the Takeover Code. I will classify it as DIRS as it is fundamentally a disclosure of insider/significant shareholder dealing.
2021-06-04 English
Form 8.3 - Senior 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 offeror/offeree (Senior plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover situation. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature of reporting director/insider dealings or significant shareholding changes related to a takeover context points towards Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Since this is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests/dealings in securities during an offer, it is most closely aligned with reporting insider transactions, which falls under the scope of DIRS (Director's Dealing) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification). Given the context of a takeover (Rule 8.3), it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Rule 8.3 disclosures are often categorized under DIRS or MRQ depending on the database's granularity. Since it details the discloser's position (2.49%) and dealings, and the document is a formal regulatory disclosure distributed via RNS, it fits best under the general category for insider/significant shareholder activity. Comparing DIRS (Director's Dealing) and MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification), this form reports a position exceeding 1% and subsequent dealings, making MRQ a strong candidate, but DIRS covers executive/director transactions more broadly. However, Form 8.3 is specifically about interests in relevant securities during a takeover bid. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it involves reporting personal/entity dealings/interests, DIRS is the closest fit for reporting transactions by an interested party, although MRQ is also plausible for the 1%+ holding. Given the explicit mention of 'DEALING DISCLOSURE' and the structure mirroring insider transaction reports, DIRS is selected as the most appropriate specific category for reporting transactions by an interested party during a bid.
2021-06-04 English
Form 8.3 - UDG Healthcare PLC
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references the 'IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL' and 'TAKEOVER RULES, 2013'. It details 'DEALINGS BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' involving Standard Life Aberdeen plc and UDG Healthcare plc. This structure and content strongly indicate a mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity or significant shareholdings during a potential M&A event, which aligns with the definition of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is specifically tied to a takeover panel disclosure, making TAR the most precise fit, as DIRS usually refers to routine insider trading reports (like Form 4 in the US or DTR3 in the UK) rather than takeover-related stake disclosures.
2021-06-04 English
Form 8.3 - Sanne Group plc
Director's Dealing 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 interests and dealings in securities during a takeover offer, which falls under insider trading/director dealing disclosure requirements, specifically related to M&A activity or significant share ownership changes during a bid. Since the document details the holdings and dealings of Standard Life Aberdeen plc concerning Sanne Group plc (the offeree) under the Takeover Code, it is a specific type of insider disclosure. While 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is close, Form 8.3 is specifically tied to takeover activity. However, looking at the provided definitions, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for personal/insider share transaction reporting, even though this is an institutional disclosure related to a takeover. Given the context of reporting personal/insider transactions related to securities, 'DIRS' is the most appropriate category among the choices, as it covers insider transactions, which this disclosure fundamentally is, even if triggered by a takeover (TAR). Since it is a mandatory disclosure of holdings/dealings by a significant party during a potential takeover, and 'TAR' is for M&A activity announcements, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is often used as a proxy for insider transaction reporting in these classification schemes. Alternatively, because it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to a takeover, it could be RNS. However, the content is highly specific to insider dealings/positions. Given the specific nature of reporting interests/dealings in securities under a takeover code, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'DIRS' is selected as the best fit for reporting insider security movements, or 'MRQ' for major shareholding notification, but Form 8.3 is more about the transaction/position during the bid. Let's re-evaluate: Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer. This is highly specific. If we must choose from the list, 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors (insider trades). While this is an institutional disclosure, it serves the same function of transparency regarding security interests during a corporate action. 'MRQ' is for changes in significant share ownership thresholds, which this disclosure relates to (7.33% holding). Given the context of a takeover (Sanne Group plc), this is a disclosure of a major interest during that process. 'DIRS' seems slightly more appropriate than 'MRQ' as it details the specific dealing on 03 June 2021. I will classify it as DIRS, as it is a disclosure of insider dealings/positions.
2021-06-04 English

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