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Ticker · DPLM ISIN · GB0001826634 LEI · 2138008OGI7VYG8FGR19 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 480 across all filing types
Latest filing 2018-09-30 Annual Report
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL DPLM

About Diploma PLC

https://www.diplomaplc.com/

Diploma PLC is an international group of specialized businesses that supply essential, high-quality technical products and value-added services. Operating through a decentralized model, the company acquires and develops businesses for long-term growth across three core sectors. The Controls sector provides advanced technologies, including specialized wiring, connectors, and automation components for critical applications in aerospace, energy, and medical technology. The Seals sector delivers high-performance sealing solutions, such as gaskets and hydraulic components, for heavy machinery in the infrastructure and renewables industries. The Life Sciences sector offers a range of medical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory products to healthcare professionals and scientists. Across all its operations, Diploma PLC focuses on providing value-added solutions, encompassing bespoke product design, technical support, and supply chain management for applications where quality and reliability are paramount.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Annual Review 2018
Annual Report Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'DIPLOMA PLC ANNUAL REVIEW 2018'. It contains comprehensive financial highlights, a Chairman's statement, business model descriptions, sector-specific performance reviews, and detailed financial metrics for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2018. While it is labeled an 'Annual Review', it functions as the primary annual reporting document for the company, containing substantive financial statements and analysis. It is not a short announcement (RPA) nor a standalone audit report (AR). Therefore, it is classified as an Annual Report (10-K). FY 2018
2018-09-30 English
Annual Report & Accounts 2018
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'DIPLOMA PLC ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2018'. It contains comprehensive financial statements, a strategic report, chairman's statement, governance information, and auditor's report for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2018. It is clearly the full annual report of the company, not an announcement or a summary. FY 2018
2018-09-30 English
Board Committee Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1522 characters) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number' and states 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE'. The content announces a change in the Board Committee membership ('JE Nicholas has resigned as a member of the Company's Remuneration Committee'). This type of announcement regarding board or management changes fits the definition of Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content points directly to MANG, which is a more precise classification than the general RNS fallback.
2018-09-03 English
Directorate Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement released via RNS (RNS Number: 0606Z) on August 29, 2018. The primary subject is a 'DIRECTORATE CHANGE,' specifically the stepping down of the CEO and the appointment of an interim Executive Chairman. This content directly relates to changes in senior management/board composition. According to the definitions, 'Board/Management Information' (Code: MANG) covers the 'Announcement of changes in the company's board of directors or senior management.' Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content classification takes precedence over the general regulatory filing category.
2018-08-29 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TRADING UPDATE' and is issued on August 29, 2018, providing a summary of expected revenues, margins, and acquisition activity for the year ending September 30, 2018. It states that the full results will be announced later (November 19, 2018). This content—a pre-release of key financial highlights before the official full report—aligns perfectly with the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). Although it is distributed via RNS, the content itself is a specific financial update, making ER the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback. The document length (6821 chars) is substantial enough to be the release itself, not just a brief announcement of a release. FY 2018
2018-08-29 English
Acquisition
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is explicitly marked 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE'. The content details the acquisition of another company ('FS Cables') for cash consideration, including financial metrics of the acquired entity and details of the transaction structure. This type of announcement, concerning a significant corporate action like an acquisition, is typically disseminated via regulatory news services. Since the document is short (under 5000 characters) and its primary function is to announce a specific corporate event (M&A) through the RNS system, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) or potentially 'M&A Activity' (TAR). Given the strong presence of the RNS header and the nature of the announcement being a regulatory disclosure of a transaction, RNS is a strong candidate, but TAR specifically covers M&A. Since the definition for TAR is 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids,' and this is a definitive acquisition announcement, TAR is more specific than the general RNS fallback. However, the document structure strongly suggests a standard regulatory news service release, which often covers M&A. Given the options, M&A Activity (TAR) is the most precise classification for the *subject matter* (Acquisition), while RNS covers the *distribution method*. Since the definitions prioritize subject matter where possible (e.g., DIV for dividends, DIRS for director dealing), TAR is chosen for the M&A event, even though it is distributed via RNS.
2018-08-22 English

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