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Latest filing 2021-02-01 Major Shareholding Noti…
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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 - Future plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 92% 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 related to a takeover offer (in this case, involving Future plc and GoCo 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 M&A activity. While it relates to share transactions (like DIRS or MRQ), the context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it a specialized disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with director/insider dealings (DIRS) and major shareholdings (MRQ) in the context of a takeover (TAR), the most appropriate classification among the provided options that captures the nature of reporting personal/significant security interests and dealings is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), as it involves reporting positions and transactions by a major holder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in relation to an offer. However, given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the nature of the disclosure (Rule 8.3), it is a highly specific regulatory filing. If we must choose from the list, DIRS covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant position during an offer. Given the options, DIRS is the closest fit for reporting security interests/dealings by a major party involved in a transaction context, although RNS (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, it is a specific regulatory filing. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives'. This is a disclosure by an investment manager (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) regarding its position in an offeree/offeror. MRQ is for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels'. This disclosure reports a 9.45% holding and a purchase. Given the context of a takeover (Rule 8.3), it is a mandatory disclosure related to share ownership thresholds during an M&A event. MRQ seems slightly more fitting than DIRS as it reports a significant holding (9.45%) and a transaction, which aligns with major shareholding notification, even though the trigger is the Takeover Code. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about disclosing interests during a takeover. If we consider the closest functional match: DIRS (Director's Dealing) often covers insider trades, and this is a mandatory disclosure of a large position/trade. Given the options, and the fact that it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Panel rules, it is a specific regulatory filing. I will classify it as DIRS as it reports dealings/interests by a major party, which is functionally similar to insider dealing reports, or RNS as a general regulatory filing. Since it is a specific form (8.3) related to takeover activity, and not a standard director's dealing (Form 3/4 equivalent), RNS is the safest general regulatory category. But Form 8.3 is highly specific. Let's check DIRS again: 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. Standard Life Aberdeen is a major shareholder, not necessarily a director/executive of Future plc. Therefore, DIRS is weak. MRQ: 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. 9.45% is significant. This is a strong candidate. Given the context of a takeover, it is a mandatory disclosure of a significant holding. I will select MRQ as the best fit for reporting a significant ownership change/position during a corporate event.
2021-02-01 English
Form 8.3 - [Signature Aviation 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' related to an offer involving 'Signature Aviation plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider/director dealings or major shareholding changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealings (DIRS) and major shareholdings (MRQ), Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the UK Takeover Code. Since there is no specific category for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions by an entity (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in relation to an offer, it most closely aligns with Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). However, given the context of mandatory regulatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, and the fact that it details specific transactions (purchases/sales) by a significant holder during an offer period, it is a specialized regulatory filing. Since 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder during a takeover, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a fallback, or potentially DIRS if we interpret 'Director's Dealing' broadly to include significant shareholder dealings during a takeover, but RNS is the safest general regulatory filing category for non-standard forms like this, especially since the document ends with RNS distribution information. Upon review of the definitions, 'DIRS' is for director/executive trades, and 'MRQ' is for crossing major shareholding thresholds. Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required during a takeover bid. Given the options, and the fact that it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, RNS is the most appropriate general classification if a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code is missing. However, since it details specific dealings (Section 3(a)), it strongly relates to insider/major shareholder activity. Let's check DIRS vs MRQ vs RNS. It is a disclosure of a position and dealings by a party involved in an offer. This is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Since it is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it doesn't perfectly match the narrow definitions of DIRS (director/executive) or MRQ (crossing a threshold notification), RNS (General Regulatory Filings) is the most accurate fallback for this specific form type.
2021-02-01 English
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is an announcement regarding 'Transactions in own shares' by Standard Life Aberdeen plc, detailing the 'Date of purchase: 29 January 2021' and providing a detailed list of individual transactions (Volume, Price, Platform). This directly matches the definition for 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS), which covers company buying back or selling its own shares.
2021-02-01 English
Form 8.3 - William Hill plc
Regulatory Filings 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 dealings and positions concerning an offer involving 'William Hill plc'. This type of disclosure, mandated by the Takeover Code, concerns insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves dealing disclosures, the specific context of the Takeover Code Form 8.3 is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification), which are broader categories. However, Form 8.3 disclosures are fundamentally about reporting interests in relevant securities during a takeover, which aligns closely with significant shareholding notifications and insider activity reporting required by regulatory bodies. Given the options, this document is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover bid, which is best categorized under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as it is a specific, non-standard filing type not covered by the other specific codes (like 10-K, ER, DIV, etc.). It is a formal disclosure disseminated via RNS.
2021-01-29 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 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 (RSA Insurance Group plc is mentioned as the offeree). This type of disclosure, mandated by the UK Takeover Code, 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 disclosure (Form 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position/dealing disclosure related to an offer) fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, as there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. Since it is a formal regulatory filing related to a takeover, and not a general director's dealing (DIRS) or a general regulatory announcement (RNS), I must check the provided codes. Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to M&A activity (TAR) or general regulatory filings (RNS). Given the options, this is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the Takeover Panel. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is tied to a specific takeover offer. It is most appropriately classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) because it is a mandatory disclosure to an RNS service, or potentially TAR if the focus is strictly on the M&A context. However, RNS is the standard fallback for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed. Since the document is a formal filing distributed via RNS, and it deals with ownership changes during a potential takeover, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory category when a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code is missing. The document is substantial and is the disclosure itself, not an announcement of a disclosure.
2021-01-29 English
Form 8.3 - Signature Aviation plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% 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 a mandatory disclosure related to insider or significant shareholder dealings during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure, which reports personal share transactions by executives or major holders, aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS), although it is specifically related to takeover rules (Rule 8.3). Since DIRS covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant interest/dealing by a major shareholder (Standard Life Aberdeen plc) in the context of an offer for Signature Aviation plc, DIRS is the most appropriate classification among the provided options. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is a highly specific disclosure type (Form 8.3).
2021-01-29 English

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