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Latest filing 2021-02-09 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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - Aggreko 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 a takeover offer (Aggreko plc is mentioned as the offeree). This type of disclosure, mandated by a regulatory body (The Takeover Panel), concerns insider dealings and ownership changes related to a specific corporate action (takeover). While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is best categorized under general regulatory announcements, as there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure'. Given the options, 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the most appropriate general category for mandatory disclosures to the market via an RNS service that don't fit the more specific categories like DIRS (which usually refers to routine director transactions outside of a formal takeover context) or TAR (M&A Activity, which is broader than just disclosure forms). Since the document is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, RNS is the best fit.
2021-02-09 English
Form 8.3 - TalkTalk Telecom 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 a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' related to an offer involving 'TalkTalk Telecom Group plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a disclosure related to a takeover, the core activity described (reporting interests and dealings in relevant securities) aligns most closely with insider transaction reporting, which is often grouped with DIRS or falls under general regulatory filings. However, since the document specifically details ownership positions and dealings (purchases/sales) of securities during a takeover context, it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/controlled security interests and transactions, although 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also relevant if the 1% threshold is the primary focus. Since Form 8.3 is specifically about interests in securities during a takeover bid, and DIRS covers director/executive trades, I will check if there is a better fit. None of the other codes (like CAP, TAR, SHA) perfectly capture this specific regulatory disclosure form (Form 8.3). Since it is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning security interests/dealings, and DIRS covers insider trades, I will classify it as DIRS, as it reports dealings by a major holder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in the context of an offer. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the fallback. Given the specific nature of reporting dealings/interests, DIRS is the most specific category related to security transactions by involved parties.
2021-02-09 English
Form 8.3 - Marston’s PLC
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving 'Marston's 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 a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not explicitly covered by the provided definitions (AGM-R, 10-K, AR, MANG, CT, CAP, DVA, DLST, DIRS, ER, SR, XLSX, FS, CGR, IRAT, IR, IP, LTR, TAR, MRQ, MDA, NAV, DIV, PSI, RNS, DEF 14A, RPA, SHA, POS). However, Form 8.3 is a mandatory regulatory filing related to M&A activity (Takeover Code) and insider interests. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and 'M&A Activity' (TAR) covers takeover bids. Since this is a mandatory disclosure *during* a takeover process concerning ownership interests, it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or a specific type of insider disclosure (DIRS). Since the document is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it deals with interests in securities during a takeover, it fits best under the general regulatory filing category (RNS) or the specific M&A context (TAR). Given that the document is a specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) related to a takeover, and 'TAR' covers merger proposals/takeover bids, it is a strong candidate. If we must choose the most specific fit among the provided codes, 'DIRS' covers director dealings, and this is a dealing disclosure. However, the context is explicitly a 'Takeover Code' disclosure, making 'TAR' (M&A Activity) highly relevant. Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a disclosure of a position/dealing by a major shareholder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in the context of an offer, DIRS is a plausible fit for the 'insider trade' aspect. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and an ongoing offer, TAR is also plausible. In many classification schemes, specific takeover disclosures fall under M&A. Let's re-evaluate DIRS vs TAR. DIRS is general insider trading. TAR is M&A activity. Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code during an offer. Therefore, TAR is the most contextually accurate classification for a document detailing positions during a takeover bid. Upon final review, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, which governs M&A. Therefore, TAR (M&A Activity) is the best fit over the more general DIRS.
2021-02-09 English
Form 8.3 - RSA Insurance 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 a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving 'RSA Insurance Group plc'. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding interests in securities during a takeover/offer period is a specific regulatory filing. While it is a regulatory announcement, the specific nature (Takeover Code disclosure) makes it distinct from the general 'RNS' fallback. However, looking at the provided definitions, there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (like Form 8.3). The closest fit for a mandatory, specific regulatory filing that isn't an annual report, earnings release, or director's dealing (though related to insider activity, it's about takeover interests) is the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS), or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if we interpret 'dealing disclosure' broadly, but DIRS is defined as personal share transactions by directors/executives, whereas this is a 1%+ interest disclosure by Standard Life Aberdeen plc in relation to an offer for RSA. Given the context of mandatory disclosure via RNS regarding takeover activity, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) serves as the most appropriate general regulatory category when a more specific one is unavailable.
2021-02-09 English
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Transactions in own shares' and explicitly details the purchase of ordinary shares by Standard Life Aberdeen plc on the London Stock Exchange on February 8, 2021. It includes aggregate volume, lowest/highest price, and a detailed log of individual transactions. This content directly corresponds to the definition of a report detailing the company buying back or selling its own shares, which maps to the 'Transaction in Own Shares' category.
2021-02-09 English
Form 8.3 - Future plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'FORM 8.3' titled 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' under 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form relates to disclosures required during a takeover situation involving 'Future plc' and 'GoCo Group plc'. Disclosures regarding personal share transactions by directors or significant stakeholders, especially those related to takeover codes, fall under the category of insider dealings or significant shareholding notifications. 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 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Given the context of Rule 8.3 (which covers persons holding 1% or more), it is a specific type of insider/major holder disclosure. However, the closest general category for reporting personal/insider transactions is DIRS. Since it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it details specific dealings and positions, it is a highly specific regulatory disclosure. Comparing the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the best fit for reporting personal transactions/holdings by a significant party during a corporate action, although 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also relevant. Given the structure mirrors insider transaction reporting, DIRS is chosen, but because it is a mandatory filing disseminated via RNS, and RNS is the fallback, we must check if DIRS is a better fit than RNS. DIRS covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this is a major holder disclosure (1%+) during a takeover, it is fundamentally a disclosure of interests/dealings. If DIRS is interpreted broadly to cover significant insider/stakeholder dealings, it fits better than the generic RNS. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. MRQ is 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. This is a disclosure of a position (9.40%) and a dealing, triggered by the takeover code. It is a specific regulatory filing disseminated via RNS. Since the document is a complete, specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) and not just an announcement *about* a report, it should be classified by its content. The content is a dealing disclosure by a major holder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc). This is a form of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Given the options, 'DIRS' is the most appropriate category for reporting specific security transactions/positions by a major stakeholder/insider, even if the stakeholder isn't strictly a director. If we consider the nature of the filing as a mandatory regulatory disclosure disseminated via RNS, 'RNS' is a possibility, but only as a fallback. Since it details specific dealings and positions, it is more specific than RNS. I will classify it as DIRS as it reports insider/major holder dealings/positions, which is the spirit of DIRS.
2021-02-08 English

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