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Ticker · BMK ISIN · GB00BGHPT808 LEI · 2138001UQHM4VZGXUJ19 IL Agriculture, forestry and fishing
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Filings indexed 789 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-06-02 M&A Activity
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL BMK

About Benchmark Holdings Plc

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Benchmark Holdings Plc is an aquaculture biotechnology company that provides solutions to improve sustainability and productivity for aquaculture producers. The company's activities are centered around three core areas: genetics, advanced nutrition, and animal health. It develops and commercializes a portfolio of products and services that support the entire production cycle. Key offerings include genetically advanced salmon eggs designed for robustness and performance, specialized diets and feed ingredients, and innovative health products to manage diseases and improve animal welfare. By integrating these disciplines, Benchmark aims to help producers enhance their operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Recent filings

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PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER" and references "Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code')". This type of disclosure relates to insider/party positions during a takeover or merger scenario. Reviewing the provided definitions, the closest fit for disclosures related to takeover activity, share dealings by directors/insiders in the context of an offer, and general insider reporting is often captured under transaction/dealing reports or specific regulatory filings. Since the document details interests and short positions of the offeree (Benchmark Holdings plc) and its directors/concert parties concerning relevant securities during an offer period, it strongly relates to insider dealings and takeover rules. While 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is related, this filing is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code during an offer. The most appropriate general category for filings related to takeover activity or significant shareholding changes under specific regulatory frameworks, when a dedicated 'Takeover Disclosure' code is absent, often defaults to a category covering significant transactions or regulatory notices. Given the options, this document reports on the shareholdings and interests of directors and parties acting in concert during a takeover situation. This is a specific type of insider transaction reporting. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it details director/insider holdings, it aligns closely with 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing), although it is broader. However, the context is strictly about an offer under the Takeover Code. In many classification schemes, filings mandated by the Takeover Panel are classified separately or under a general regulatory filing category if specific codes like 'TAR' (M&A Activity) are too broad (TAR is for the proposal/bid itself). Given the detailed disclosure of director holdings (Section 3) under the context of an offer, 'DIRS' is the most relevant code for insider position disclosure, even if the context is a takeover. If 'DIRS' is too narrow, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the fallback. Given the focus on director/insider positions, I will select 'DIRS' as the primary intent is reporting insider interests, which is the core of DIRS, even if triggered by a takeover. Alternatively, since it is a mandatory disclosure related to an offer, it could be seen as a specific regulatory filing. Let's re-evaluate: 'TAR' is M&A Activity. This document is a direct consequence of M&A activity (an offer). 'DIRS' is personal share transactions by directors. This document includes director share transactions but is mandated by the Takeover Code rules (Rule 8). Because the document is a formal disclosure required by the Takeover Code regarding positions during an offer, it is a highly specific regulatory filing related to M&A. I will classify it as 'TAR' (M&A Activity) as it is intrinsically linked to the offer process, which is the definition of M&A Activity, and it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to that activity. If 'TAR' is reserved for the bid announcement itself, then 'RNS' is the fallback. Given the options, 'TAR' covers the context of the filing best, as it is a disclosure *during* an offer. If the system expects insider trading reports, 'DIRS' is better. Since the document is titled 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER', it is a direct regulatory filing related to the takeover process. I will choose 'RNS' as the most accurate general regulatory filing category when a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code is missing, as it is a mandatory filing under the Takeover Code, distinct from the M&A proposal itself ('TAR') or general director dealings ('DIRS').
2025-06-02 English
Form 8 (OPD) - Benchmark Holdings plc
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (OPD) PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER' and references 'Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. This form is used to disclose interests in relevant securities when a party is involved in a takeover offer. This specific disclosure relates to an 'Offeror' concerning 'Benchmark Holdings plc'. This type of filing, dealing with takeover activity and insider positions related to that activity, is best classified under M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially a specific regulatory filing (RNS). Since 'TAR' is defined as 'Merger Proposals or Takeover Bids', and this document is a direct consequence of a takeover situation (a Form 8 disclosure), TAR is the most specific fit. If TAR were not available, RNS would be the fallback, but TAR captures the context better.
2025-06-02 English
Form 8 (OPD) - Benchmark Holdings plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (OPD) PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER' and references 'Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or ownership changes specifically in the context of a takeover bid, where the company is identified as the 'OFFEREE'. While it involves director dealings (Section 3), its primary regulatory context is tied to a takeover situation, which is a specific type of corporate action. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8'. The closest related concepts are Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover offer, and it details interests/short positions of the party to the offer and persons acting in concert, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by executives, and this document details executive/director holdings and options in the context of an offer. 'MRQ' is for major shareholding notifications (crossing thresholds). Since this is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests during an offer, and it details director holdings, 'DIRS' is a plausible fit for the nature of the data disclosed (insider positions), but 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8 (OPD) that doesn't map directly to 10-K, IR, or standard DIRS/MRQ filings, especially since the document itself is distributed via RNS.
2025-06-02 English
Notice of Interim Results - Attachment: BMK Interim Notice of Results Norway.pdf
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is titled "Notice of Interim Results" and explicitly states that the company "will announce its unaudited interim results for the six month period ended 31 March 2025 on Thursday, 12 June 2025." It then details the schedule for presentations and webcasts related to these results. Since this document is an announcement *about* the upcoming release of interim results, and not the comprehensive interim report itself (which would likely be classified as 'IR'), it fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The document length (2582 chars) is short, supporting the 'announcement' classification over the full report classification.
2025-05-28 English
Notice of Interim Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is titled "Notice of Interim Results" and explicitly states that the company "will announce its unaudited interim results for the six month period ended 31 March 2025 on Thursday, 12 June 2025." It then details the schedule for presentations and webcasts related to these upcoming results. This is not the actual Interim Report (IR) itself, but rather an announcement about when the results will be published and discussed. According to Rule 2, when a document is short and announces the publication of a report, it should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA).
2025-05-28 English
Notice of Interim Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is a short announcement (3624 chars) titled "Notice of Interim Results" from Benchmark Holdings plc, dated May 27, 2025. It explicitly states that the company "will announce its unaudited interim results for the six month period ended 31 March 2025 on Thursday, 12 June 2025." It then provides details about the subsequent webcast presentations for analysts and retail investors. According to Rule 2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), a short document announcing the future publication of a report (Interim Results, which would typically be an 'IR' filing) is classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The RNS Number and the closing statement confirming the information is provided by RNS further support this is a regulatory announcement about a future event/report.
2025-05-27 English

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