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Latest filing 2021-01-05 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 - GoCo 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 a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover situation. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is mandated by the UK Takeover Code for parties involved in an offer. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it fundamentally reports on share interests and dealings by a major party, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate classification, as it covers insider/significant transaction reporting. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to takeover rules and insider interests.
2021-01-05 English
Form 8.3 - RSA Insurance Group plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 'RSA Insurance Group plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature points towards Director's Dealing (DIRS) or a specialized regulatory disclosure. Since the document details personal share transactions (sales and holdings) by a party involved in a takeover context, it most closely aligns with the concept of insider/director dealing disclosure, which is covered by the 'DIRS' code, although it is a specific Takeover Code filing. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal security transactions by an interested party, even though it's mandated by the Takeover Code rather than standard insider reporting rules. Alternatively, since it is a mandatory regulatory filing not covered by the specific financial reports, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. However, the content is highly specific to share transactions by an interested party in an offer, making DIRS more descriptive of the content than the general RNS category.
2021-01-05 English
Form 8.3 - McCarthy & Stone 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' concerning an offer involving 'McCarthy & Stone plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover process. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is a specialized regulatory filing related to M&A activity and ownership thresholds. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, it best fits the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the focus is purely on the insider nature. However, given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the nature of the disclosure (position disclosure related to an offer), it is a specific regulatory filing. Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid involving significant holdings, DIRS is a strong candidate. However, Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required under the Takeover Code, which is broader than just routine director dealing. Given the options, and recognizing this is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated through RNS, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory bucket if a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code is missing. Let's re-evaluate DIRS vs RNS. DIRS covers insider trades. Form 8.3 is an insider trade disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel. Since the document is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it doesn't fit perfectly into the other specific categories (like 10-K, ER, etc.), RNS serves as the best fit for a miscellaneous, mandatory regulatory filing not covered elsewhere, although it strongly relates to M&A (TAR) or insider dealing (DIRS). Given the structure of the definitions, DIRS focuses on personal transactions, while this is a formal disclosure related to an ongoing offer. I will classify it as RNS as it is a standard regulatory announcement disseminated via the RNS service, which acts as a fallback for specific regulatory forms not listed.
2021-01-05 English
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is an announcement regarding 'Transactions in own shares' by Standard Life Aberdeen plc, dated January 5, 2021, detailing purchases made on January 4, 2021. This content directly corresponds to the definition of a company reporting the purchase or sale of its own shares, which maps precisely to the 'Transaction in Own Shares' category (POS). The presence of 'RNS Number' suggests it was released via a regulatory news service, but the core subject matter dictates the specific classification.
2021-01-05 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is a notification issued via RNS (Regulatory News Service) on January 4, 2021. The content explicitly states the total number of issued shares and the total number of voting rights as of December 31, 2020, referencing the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. This type of notification, which deals with the total voting rights and capital structure for disclosure purposes, fits best under the category related to voting rights and capital announcements. While it is a regulatory filing (RNS), the specific content aligns most closely with the intent behind 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), as it sets the denominator for shareholder voting calculations. However, since DVA is defined as 'Official results from shareholder votes at any general meeting (AGM or EGM)', and this is a routine regulatory disclosure of the total voting rights denominator, it is a common type of filing often categorized under general regulatory announcements or specific capital/voting rights disclosures. Given the options, and the explicit mention of 'Voting Rights and Capital' and the RNS source, it is a specific regulatory disclosure. Since there isn't a perfect fit for 'Total Voting Rights Disclosure', and it is a standard regulatory announcement, RNS is a strong candidate, but DVA covers the 'Voting Rights' aspect. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DVA is for *results* of votes. This is a *notification* of the total voting rights denominator. This is a very common type of filing that often falls under general regulatory announcements (RNS) or sometimes specific capital updates (CAP). Given the structure and source (RNS Number), classifying it as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) is the safest fallback for specific regulatory disclosures that don't match the other specific codes perfectly, although it is highly related to voting rights. Since the document explicitly states 'Classification: 2.5 Total number of voting rights and capital' and is distributed via RNS, RNS is the most appropriate general classification for this type of routine regulatory update that isn't a full report or a specific vote result.
2021-01-04 English
Form 8.3 - William Hill 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 a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' related to an offer involving 'William Hill plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider/director dealings or major shareholding changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves share transactions (Director's Dealing - DIRS) and major shareholding notifications (MRQ), Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the UK Takeover Code. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/insider transactions related to an offer, but since this is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS concerning interests in securities during a takeover, it falls under the general category of regulatory announcements related to insider activity. However, looking closely at the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required under the Takeover Code when a party holds 1% or more interest during an offer period. Since the document reports specific dealings and positions related to an offer, it is most closely aligned with insider/major shareholder activity reporting. Given the specific nature of reporting interests/dealings during a takeover, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the most appropriate classification for reporting executive/insider security interests/transactions, although 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also plausible. Since the document reports a specific holding (1.62%) and a sale transaction, DIRS is a strong candidate, but RNS is the distribution mechanism. Given the context of the Takeover Code disclosure, which is highly specific, and the options provided, this is a regulatory filing concerning insider interests. I will classify it as DIRS as it details the position and dealing of a party involved in the offer, which is akin to insider reporting, but I acknowledge its strong regulatory nature. Alternatively, since it is a formal disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel and distributed via RNS, RNS is a safe fallback. However, DIRS specifically covers reporting of personal share transactions by executives/directors, which this form details for Standard Life Aberdeen plc in relation to William Hill plc. I will select DIRS as the most specific functional match for the content (dealing disclosure).
2021-01-04 English

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