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Ticker · DTY ISIN · GB00B43SR186 LEI · 21380049687CNAYKV483 IL Other service activities
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Filings indexed 571 across all filing types
Latest filing 2015-02-05 Report Publication Anno…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL DTY

About DIGNITY PLC

https://www.dignityplc.co.uk/

Dignity PLC is a national provider of end-of-life services, specializing in funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. The company operates an extensive network of funeral directors, serving hundreds of local communities. A pioneer in the sector, Dignity launched one of the first prepaid funeral plans in 1985 and has since supported over one million families with their arrangements. The organization is committed to high standards of care and compassion and has actively campaigned for greater regulatory oversight within the funeral plan market.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Notification of Preliminary Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is very short (1017 characters) and explicitly states that the company, Dignity plc, 'will be announced on 4 March 2015' regarding its 'Preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 26 December 2014.' It also mentions an analyst briefing. This structure—announcing the future release date of a report (Preliminary Results) rather than containing the full results or the report itself—fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). It is not the Earnings Release (ER) itself, nor is it a general Regulatory Filing (RNS), as RPA is more specific for announcing the publication timing of other reports.
2015-02-05 English
Voting Rights and Capital Announcement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1216 characters) and explicitly states it is an RNS Number notification from Dignity PLC dated January 30, 2015. The content details the total number of ordinary shares with voting rights (49,170,429) and references the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) Section 5.6.1. This type of notification, which provides a denominator figure for shareholder disclosure calculations, is a standard regulatory announcement. Since it is a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the specific categories like DIV, SHA, or DIRS, and it is an announcement itself rather than a full report, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). However, given the specific nature of announcing the total voting rights/capital structure for disclosure purposes, it strongly aligns with the intent of a general regulatory filing, which RNS covers, or potentially a Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA) if it were a change, but here it's a standard disclosure update. Given the explicit 'RNS Number' header and the nature of the disclosure, RNS is the best fit as a general regulatory filing.
2015-01-30 English
Additional Listing
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 100% confidence The document is a short announcement (1197 characters) identified by the 'RNS Number' header and the closing statement 'This information is provided by RNS'. The content explicitly details an 'Application... for admission to the Official List for a block listing of 10,000 Ordinary Shares' related to the 'Company's 2013 SAYE Scheme'. This concerns the issuance of new shares/capital structure changes. While it relates to share issuance (SHA), the primary function of this specific RNS filing is to announce the listing/admission process for these shares, making it a general regulatory announcement. Given the specific nature of announcing the listing application and the use of the RNS service, it fits best under the general regulatory filing category (RNS) or potentially Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA). Since it is a formal notification via the RNS system about a capital event (listing of new shares), RNS is a strong candidate, but SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) is more specific to the underlying corporate action (allotment pursuant to options/scheme). However, because it is a formal RNS announcement about a listing/allotment, and RNS is the designated category for general regulatory announcements, I will prioritize RNS as the classification for the announcement itself, unless the content strongly implies a definitive capital change announcement rather than just the listing application. Since it is an application for admission and allotment under a scheme, SHA is highly relevant. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. SHA is 'Announcement regarding new share issues, stock splits, or other capital changes.' This is exactly what is happening (allotment pursuant to SAYE scheme). Therefore, SHA is the most precise fit over the general RNS fallback.
2015-01-07 English
Release of the 2014 Annual Report and Notice of 2015 AGM
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 98% confidence The document is extremely short (662 characters) and its primary purpose is to announce that the '2014 Annual Report which incorporates the Notice of the 2015 Annual General Meeting was published today.' It directs the reader to where the actual report can be viewed or obtained, rather than containing the full content of the Annual Report itself. According to Rule #2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), a short announcement stating a report has been published should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA).
2014-12-26 English
Q3 management statement
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'Dignity plc Q3 management statement for 2014' and presents key financial metrics (Revenue, Underlying operating profit) for the 39-week period ended September 26, 2014, comparing them to the prior year. This structure—a brief announcement of period-specific financial highlights outside of the main annual or half-year comprehensive report—aligns perfectly with the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). Although it contains management commentary, its primary function is the initial release of quarterly performance data. It is not a full Interim Report (IR) or Annual Report (10-K). The presence of the RNS number further confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but the content dictates the specific type is ER. 9M 2014
2014-11-10 English
Replacement Results of Elections & Return of Cash
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and the closing statement 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details the 'Results of Elections and Update on Return of Cash' following a General Meeting, specifically discussing shareholder options (Alternative 1/Income Option vs. Alternative 2/Capital Option), the issuance of New Ordinary Shares, the declaration of a C Share Single Dividend, and the redemption of B Shares. This is a formal regulatory announcement concerning capital structure changes and shareholder actions related to a corporate event (Return of Cash). While it relates to capital structure (CAP) and voting results (DVA), the primary nature is a broad regulatory update disseminated via the RNS system, detailing the outcome of a capital restructuring event. Given the options, it is a specific regulatory announcement that doesn't fit perfectly into the highly specific categories like 10-K, ER, or DEF 14A. However, the core subject matter revolves around the capital structure change (Return of Cash) and the resulting share classes (B Shares, C Shares, New Ordinary Shares). Since it details the results of elections tied to a capital return, it strongly relates to 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP). Alternatively, because it is a general regulatory announcement disseminated via RNS, 'RNS' is a strong candidate. Given the detailed breakdown of share classes and cash distribution mechanisms resulting from a corporate action, 'CAP' is more descriptive of the content than the general 'RNS' fallback. However, the document explicitly states the RNS number and is clearly an RNS release. Since the content is a detailed update on the mechanics of a capital return, which is a financing activity, CAP is appropriate. If the document were purely a notice that the results were available, RPA or RNS would be better. Since it contains the full results and mechanics, CAP is chosen over the general RNS fallback, although RNS is also highly plausible for any document carrying an RNS number.
2014-11-03 English

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