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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 2014-11-17 Earnings Release
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL DPLM

About Diploma PLC

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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
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014'. It contains key financial highlights, operational highlights, and commentary from the CEO, presenting summarized financial performance data for the full fiscal year. This structure strongly indicates an Earnings Release (ER) or a Preliminary Announcement that precedes the full Annual Report (10-K). Since it provides the core financial results summary immediately after the period end, it fits the definition of an Earnings Release (ER) best, which is the initial announcement of periodical financial results (key highlights only). Although it is quite long (130k chars), the content is focused on summarizing the results rather than being the full statutory filing or the detailed management discussion and analysis (MDA) that often accompanies the 10-K. The mention of the full Annual Report & Accounts in the Governance section suggests this document is the preliminary release. FY 2014
2014-11-17 English
Directorate Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement dated November 12, 2014. The primary subject is a 'Directorate Change - Chairman,' announcing the retirement of the current Chairman (John Rennocks) and the appointment of a successor (John Nicholas) effective after the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 21, 2015. This content directly relates to changes in senior management/board composition. According to the definitions, 'Board/Management Information' (MANG) is the most appropriate classification for announcements of changes in the company's board of directors or senior management. The presence of the RNS Number and the 'END' marker confirms it is a regulatory filing, but MANG is more specific than the general RNS fallback.
2014-11-12 English
Acquisition
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is identified by the presence of an 'RNS Number' and the header 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE'. The content details a specific corporate action: the acquisition of 80% of Technopath Distribution by Diploma PLC. This is a material event announcement made via the Regulatory News Service (RNS) system of the London Stock Exchange. Since the document is an announcement of a specific corporate event (M&A activity) and is distributed via RNS, it fits the definition of a general regulatory announcement. While it relates to M&A (TAR), the primary nature of the filing format here is a regulatory news service release. Given the options, 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the most appropriate general category for an RNS announcement that isn't explicitly covered by a more specific SEC form type (like 10-K or DEF 14A), although 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is also highly relevant. However, RNS is the mechanism of release. Since the document is short and is a direct announcement of an event rather than a detailed M&A filing, RNS is a strong fit, but TAR describes the *content*. Given the context of financial databases often categorizing M&A announcements specifically, TAR is the most descriptive content classification. Let's re-evaluate based on the definitions. TAR is for 'Merger proposals or takeover bids'. This is an acquisition announcement. RNS is the fallback. Since TAR specifically covers M&A activity, it is a better fit than the general RNS fallback, even though it is distributed via RNS.
2014-10-07 English
Annual Review 2014
Annual Report Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'Annual Review 2014' for Diploma PLC. It contains financial highlights, a Chairman's statement, business model descriptions, and performance metrics. While it is a summary document (Annual Review), it provides substantive financial data and analysis for the fiscal year. According to the definitions, an 'Annual Review' that provides a summary of the year's performance and financial data is classified as an Annual Report (10-K) in the context of corporate reporting, as it serves as the primary yearly communication of company activity and performance. FY 2014
2014-09-30 English
Annual Report & Accounts 2014
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document contains a comprehensive table of contents listing sections such as 'Strategic Report', 'Financial Statements', 'Independent Auditor's Report', and 'Directors' Report'. It provides detailed financial data, including consolidated income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2014. The document is clearly the full Annual Report & Accounts for Diploma PLC, not an announcement or a summary. FY 2014
2014-09-30 English
Trading Statement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number : 7498S' header, indicating it is a regulatory news service announcement from the London Stock Exchange. The content is titled 'PRE-CLOSE STATEMENT' for the year ending September 30, 2014, providing a trading update (revenue expectations, margins, cash flow) ahead of the close period. It explicitly states that the 'Preliminary Results... will be announced on Monday, 17 November 2014.' This structure—a brief update on performance followed by an announcement of when the full results will follow—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER) or a general regulatory announcement. Since it is a pre-close trading update, it functions as an early release of key financial highlights, fitting the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). However, because it is explicitly distributed via RNS and is a general trading update rather than a formal quarterly report, it also strongly aligns with the general regulatory announcement category. Given the specific nature of providing key financial metrics before the formal results, ER is a strong candidate. But, the presence of the RNS header and the fact that it is a 'Pre-Close Statement' (a type of trading update) often defaults to the broader regulatory filing category if a more specific one like 'ER' (which usually implies the formal release of quarterly figures) isn't a perfect fit. In this case, it is a trading update, which is a form of Earnings Release (ER). Let's re-evaluate the definitions. ER is 'Initial announcement of quarterly/periodical financial results (key highlights only).' This is a pre-close statement, which is a highlight summary. Therefore, ER is the most appropriate specific code. The document length (4697 chars) is not extremely short, suggesting it contains more than just a link announcement, supporting classification as the content itself (ER) rather than just an announcement of publication (RPA/RNS).
2014-09-29 English

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