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Latest filing 2024-06-27 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 - Hargreaves Lansdown 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 insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover offer (here, involving Hargreaves Lansdown plc). This type of disclosure, which reports personal share transactions by executives or major shareholders in the context of a takeover, most closely aligns with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or, more broadly, a specific regulatory filing. Since 'DIRS' specifically covers personal share transactions by directors/executives (insider trades), and this form reports a significant position and a dealing by abrdn plc in relation to an offer, it fits the spirit of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. However, given the specific context of 'Takeover Code' disclosure (Rule 8.3), it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it details dealings/positions, it is best classified as a specialized regulatory filing. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest thematic fit for reporting personal/insider security transactions, although this is a mandatory disclosure under takeover rules, not strictly a director's personal trade report. If we consider the nature of the disclosure (insider/significant holder transaction reporting), DIRS is plausible. Alternatively, as a mandatory filing under the Takeover Code, it is a specific regulatory announcement. Since it details specific security dealings and positions, and is not a general announcement (RNS) or a remuneration report (DEF 14A), DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the provided options for reporting security transactions by a major holder/insider during a corporate action context.
2024-06-27 English
Form 8.3 - Keywords Studios plc
Regulatory Filings 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 related to a takeover offer. This type of disclosure, especially when mandated by a regulatory body like the Takeover Panel and disseminated via RNS (Regulatory News Service), falls under the category of insider dealing or significant ownership changes related to corporate actions. While it is a specific regulatory filing, it is not one of the primary SEC forms (10-K, DEF 14A, etc.). It is a specific disclosure related to a takeover bid ('Keywords Studios plc' is mentioned as the offeree). Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', the most appropriate general category for mandatory regulatory announcements disseminated via RNS that don't fit elsewhere is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). However, the content is highly specific to insider/director dealings related to a takeover. Comparing the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is for personal share transactions by directors, and 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is for merger proposals. This document is a mandatory disclosure of a significant shareholder's position during a takeover process, which is a form of insider disclosure related to the M&A activity. Given the specific nature of Form 8.3 relating to takeover interests, it is closely related to M&A activity (TAR) or Director's Dealing (DIRS). Since abrdn plc is a large investment manager, this is a major shareholder disclosure during a takeover. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and noting that it details dealings/positions during an offer, it aligns best with the spirit of 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) as it reports significant security interests/transactions by a major party, or 'M&A Activity' (TAR). Given the context of the Takeover Code, which governs M&A, TAR is a strong candidate. However, DIRS specifically covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While abrdn is not a director, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure of interests by a party involved in the offer, which is a form of insider reporting. Since the document is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it is not a standard financial report, RNS is the safest fallback. Let's re-evaluate DIRS vs RNS. DIRS is for *directors*. abrdn is a major shareholder/controller. Therefore, RNS is the most accurate general classification for this specific, non-standard regulatory form.
2024-06-26 English
Form 8.3 - Bellway plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 97% 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 bid (mentioning Bellway plc and Crest Nicholson Holdings plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover process. While it involves dealings, the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) is a specialized disclosure related to M&A activity and insider positions, which is distinct from general Director's Dealing (DIRS) or standard M&A announcements (TAR). However, among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this specific form relates to takeover rules. Given the context of reporting interests/dealings by a major shareholder (abrdn plc) in relation to an offer, it falls under the umbrella of insider/significant transaction reporting. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details dealings and positions, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate fit among the options for reporting significant security interests/transactions by an involved party, although 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is also relevant due to the takeover context. Since the core content is the disclosure of holdings and transactions by a party involved in the offer, DIRS captures the 'dealing disclosure' aspect best, or RNS as a general regulatory filing. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, and its focus on position/dealing disclosure, I will classify it as 'DIRS' as it reports on security interests/transactions by a major holder, which is analogous to insider dealing reports, or 'RNS' as a catch-all for specific regulatory filings. Since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, and 'TAR' covers M&A activity, I will lean towards 'TAR' as the context is clearly a takeover situation, or 'RNS' as a fallback. Let's re-evaluate: Form 8.3 is a specific disclosure required during a takeover. 'TAR' is M&A Activity. This is a direct consequence of M&A activity. I will select TAR as the primary context is the takeover bid.
2024-06-24 English
Form 8.3 - Smith (DS) plc
Major Shareholding Notification 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 used to disclose director/insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover situation. This aligns directly with the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific type of regulatory filing. Since the core content details purchases and sales of securities by abrdn plc concerning an offer involving Smith (DS) plc and International Paper Company, it is a disclosure of insider/significant shareholder transactions. The closest specific category is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), although this form is broader than just directors, it covers personal share transactions by executives/significant holders. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate fit for a dealing disclosure related to an offer under the Takeover Code.
2024-06-24 English
Form 8.3 - Hargreaves Lansdown plc
Major Shareholding Notification 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 (Hargreaves Lansdown plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider or significant shareholder dealings during a takeover or merger situation. While it involves dealings, the specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) and context (Takeover Code) strongly align with disclosures related to insider transactions or major shareholdings during a corporate action. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it is most closely related to insider/director dealings or major shareholding changes. Form 8.3 is a specific type of insider disclosure related to takeover activity. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal transactions/interests by an entity involved in a transaction, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is for crossing ownership thresholds, I will classify this based on the nature of the disclosure: reporting interests/dealings in relevant securities during a takeover. In many classification schemes, takeover-related disclosures of interests fall under insider trading/dealing rules. I will select DIRS as the best fit for reporting the interests and dealings of a significant party (abrdn plc) in the context of an offer, as it captures the essence of reporting executive/insider positions and transactions, even though the specific form is for takeover rules.
2024-06-24 English
Form 8.3 - John Wood Group PLC
Regulatory Filings 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 used to disclose insider dealings or significant ownership changes related to a takeover situation. This type of disclosure, which reports personal share transactions by executives or major shareholders concerning a specific corporate action (here, related to John Wood Group PLC), aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or, more broadly, a specific regulatory filing. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and this form reports holdings/dealings by abrdn plc in the context of an offer, it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. However, the definition for DIRS is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This filing (Form 8.3) is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code for any person holding 1% or more during an offer period, which is a very specific regulatory requirement. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting significant share transactions/holdings by an interested party during a corporate event, although 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a possible fallback. Since it is a specific disclosure about share dealings/interests, DIRS is the most precise classification among the provided options that cover insider/shareholder activity reporting.
2024-06-24 English

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