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Latest filing 2018-05-21 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About Ascential PLC

https://www.ascential.com/

Ascential is a specialist events, intelligence, and advisory services company, now operating as part of Informa PLC's Informa Festivals division. The company organizes large-scale business-to-business events and provides critical information and advisory services. Its portfolio includes world-renowned brands such as Cannes Lions, the international festival of creativity for the marketing and communications industry, and Money20/20, a leading global FinTech event. It also operates WARC, a service providing evidence and insights for marketing effectiveness, and LIONS, which offers advisory and intelligence services. The brands primarily serve professionals across key industry verticals including Marketing, FinTech, Cyber Security, Gaming, and Technology, helping them navigate industry trends and achieve business growth.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 7665O" and contains the header "TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings". TR-1 forms are regulatory filings used in the UK/EU to report changes in major shareholdings. The presence of the RNS identifier and the specific regulatory form structure strongly indicates a regulatory disclosure. This fits best under the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ) or the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Since 'MRQ' is specifically defined for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)', and this document details exactly that (showing previous and resulting percentage holdings), MRQ is the most precise classification. The document is not an announcement of a report (RPA) but the report itself.
2018-05-21 English
Proposed Sale of Ascential Exhibitions
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement dated May 15, 2018, detailing the 'Proposed Sale of Ascential Exhibitions to ITE Group plc for £300 million'. It explicitly mentions that the disposal constitutes a Class 1 transaction requiring shareholder approval at a General Meeting. Crucially, section 6 states: 'A circular, containing further details of the Disposal and the resolution to approve the Disposal, the Board's recommendation to vote in favour of the Disposal, and the notice of the General Meeting, will be sent to Shareholders in early June.' This indicates the document itself is an announcement about a transaction and the upcoming need for shareholder voting materials (like a proxy statement or circular). Since it is a formal announcement released via RNS regarding a major corporate action (M&A/Disposal) that requires shareholder approval, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is not the final proxy statement (DEF 14A/PSI) nor the M&A document itself (TAR), but the initial regulatory disclosure of the transaction and the subsequent shareholder meeting requirement. Given the RNS header and the nature of the announcement, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2018-05-15 English
AGM Results
AGM Information Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states 'Result of Annual General Meeting ("AGM")' in the title and details the voting results for 18 resolutions presented at the AGM, including the reception of the Annual Report, dividend approval, and director elections. This content directly corresponds to the definition of AGM Information (AGM-R). Although it mentions the Annual Report (Resolution 1), the primary purpose and structure of the document is reporting the *results* of the shareholder vote, making AGM-R the most accurate classification over 10-K or AR. It is not a general announcement of a report (RPA) but the specific outcome of the meeting.
2018-05-10 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (990 characters) and explicitly states it is an 'RNS Number'. It provides the 'Total Voting Rights' as of a specific date (30 April 2018) and mentions that this figure should be used by shareholders for notifications under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This content relates to the total number of shares and voting power, which is a specific regulatory disclosure. While it is delivered via RNS, the specific content—Total Voting Rights disclosure—is a distinct regulatory announcement. However, given the provided definitions, this type of general regulatory update that doesn't fit into the more specific categories (like DIRS, DIV, or DVA) is best classified under the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is explicitly labeled as an RNS number and is a standard regulatory notification.
2018-05-01 English
Director Declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (1750 chars) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number' and states that the information is provided by 'RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content announces a change in a director's role (Duncan Painter, CEO, appointed as a Non-Executive Director of ITV plc) and cites compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.14. This type of mandatory, brief disclosure regarding director changes fits the definition of Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the core subject matter is management change, making MANG the most specific classification. Since it is a direct announcement of management change rather than a general regulatory filing, MANG is preferred over RNS.
2018-05-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (994 characters) and contains an RNS Number, a date, and explicitly states the 'Total Voting Rights' as of a specific date (31 March 2018). It mentions that this figure can be used by shareholders for calculations under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This format is characteristic of a regulatory notification regarding the total number of shares and voting rights, which often falls under general regulatory announcements or specific voting rights disclosures. Since there is no specific code for 'Total Voting Rights' and it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure provided via RNS, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is not a declaration of voting results (DVA) but a statement of the denominator for future calculations. Given the context of RNS Number and the nature of the disclosure, RNS is the most appropriate fallback.
2018-04-03 English

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