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Ticker · AVAP ISIN · GB00B196F554 LEI · 213800KA972GUP1B6I78 IL Administrative and support service activities
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Latest filing 2020-03-16 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL AVAP

About AVATION PLC

https://www.avation.net/

Avation PLC is a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company that owns and manages a fleet of aircraft. The company leases its portfolio of widebody, narrowbody jet, and turboprop aircraft to various airlines across the world. A key strategic focus for Avation is the acquisition of new-technology, low CO2 emission aircraft to support the evolving needs of the aviation sector.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.5 - Avation PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as an 'RNS Number' and contains regulatory disclosure forms ('FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)') related to the UK Takeover Code ('Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code'). This form details 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE' concerning an offeror/offeree ('Avation plc'). While it relates to a potential takeover (which might suggest TAR), the format and source (RNS) strongly indicate a mandatory regulatory filing disclosure concerning insider/principal trader activity during an offer period. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is for general insider trades, and this is specifically tied to a takeover code disclosure, the most appropriate general category for mandatory, non-standard regulatory announcements that don't fit elsewhere is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). It is not a full report, earnings release, or management discussion.
2020-03-16 English
Form 8.3 - Avation plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% 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 (the "Code")'. This form is used to disclose insider dealings or significant ownership changes 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 trading or director/executive transactions related to corporate control events. While 'DIRS' covers general director dealings, this specific form relates to takeover activity and significant shareholding changes. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also relevant due to the 1% threshold. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about disclosure of interests during a takeover/offer period, which is a specific type of insider disclosure. Since the document details ownership and dealings of a significant shareholder (Oceanwood Capital Management Ltd) in relation to an offer for Avation Plc, and it is disseminated via RNS, it is a specific regulatory filing concerning insider interests. 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. 'MRQ' covers changes in significant share ownership. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under Takeover Code rules regarding interests in securities during an offer, and it details ownership percentages (24.96%), it strongly aligns with 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) or 'DIRS'. Given the context of the Takeover Code, it is a specific type of insider/major holder disclosure. I will classify it as 'DIRS' as it reports on the interests and dealings of a major holder/controller, which often overlaps with executive/director interests in the context of M&A disclosures, or 'MRQ'. Since it is a mandatory disclosure about holding over 1% during an offer, 'MRQ' is a strong candidate. However, Form 8.3 is often grouped with insider dealing reports. 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)'. Since the discloser is a fund manager reporting a position over 1% during a takeover, 'MRQ' fits the 'significant share ownership' aspect well, but 'DIRS' fits the 'insider trade' aspect often associated with takeover disclosures. Given the explicit reference to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates disclosure of interests by persons holding 1% or more, 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is the most precise fit for reporting the position size crossing a threshold, even though it occurs during a takeover context. I will select MRQ, but acknowledge the strong overlap with DIRS/RNS. Given the structure, it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure disseminated via RNS, but the content is a major shareholding disclosure during an offer. I will choose MRQ as the primary content focus is the 1%+ holding.
2020-03-16 English
Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Avation plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'RNS Number : 2450G' and 'FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)'. It details 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER' concerning securities of 'Avation Plc' in relation to a takeover code context. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/principal trader transactions, especially when referencing the Takeover Code and being distributed via RNS (Regulatory News Service), strongly aligns with insider dealing reports. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors. While this is a specific type of insider dealing (by an Exempt Principal Trader), DIRS is the closest fit for reporting individual security transactions by connected parties, as opposed to general regulatory announcements (RNS) or M&A activity (TAR). Given the specific nature of reporting dealings, DIRS is the most appropriate classification.
2020-03-16 English
AMENDMENT - Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Avation plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 2448G" and contains the header "FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)" related to the Takeover Code. It details specific dealings (purchases/sales) in securities of an offeror/offeree (Avation Plc) by an exempt principal trader (Canaccord Genuity Limited). This type of disclosure, mandated by takeover rules and disseminated via an RNS service, is a specific type of regulatory announcement concerning insider/related party transactions during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider dealing concepts, the specific format (Form 8.5) and context (Takeover Code) strongly align with general regulatory announcements disseminated through the RNS system, rather than the specific 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) which usually refers to standard Form 3/4/5 filings or similar routine disclosures not tied to a specific takeover code disclosure form. Given the RNS header and the nature of the filing being a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, the most appropriate general category is Regulatory Filings (RNS), as it is a specific regulatory disclosure disseminated via RNS.
2020-03-16 English
Transaction in Own Shares
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it is an announcement regarding a 'TRANSACTION IN OWN SHARES' where the company repurchased 10,000 ordinary shares and will hold them in treasury. This directly matches the definition for 'Transaction in Own Shares' (Code: POS). The presence of the RNS Number and the distribution via RNS further confirms it is a formal regulatory filing, but the content is specific enough to use the more precise code.
2020-03-16 English
Form 8.3 - Avation plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. It details 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offeror/offeree (Avation Plc). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider dealings or significant shareholdings during a takeover process is a specific regulatory filing. While it involves director/insider activity (related to DIRS), the context is strictly governed by Takeover Code rules (Rule 8.3) and is disseminated via RNS. Since the definitions do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is explicitly stated that the information is provided by RNS and must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
2020-03-13 English

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