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Ticker · FRAN ISIN · GB00BD6P7Y24 LEI · 213800CFRX6CJ8LCKN37 IL Administrative and support service activities
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Filings indexed 331 across all filing types
Latest filing 2022-03-14 Declaration of Voting R…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About FRANCHISE BRANDS PLC

https://www.franchisebrands.co.uk/

Franchise Brands plc is an international, multi-brand franchisor focused on building market-leading businesses, primarily through a franchise model. The group specializes in business-to-business (B2B) van-based services and operates a combined network of over 600 franchisees. Its portfolio includes established brands such as Pirtek, Filta, Metro Rod, and Metro Plumb. The company provides central support services to its franchisees, including technology, marketing, and finance, with a business-building strategy centered on helping its franchisees grow their own businesses.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Exercise of options and Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is provided by 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content announces the 'Exercise of options' resulting in new shares and provides the resulting 'Total Voting Rights.' This type of mandatory, short-form announcement to the market, often related to share capital changes or insider dealings, fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, especially since 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) or 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS) are too specific for this combined announcement, and it is not a full report. Given the source (RNS) and the nature of the update (share issuance/voting rights notification), the most appropriate general classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS), as it is a standard regulatory disclosure via the RNS system.
2022-03-14 English
Offer Update – acceptance levels
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated 14 March 2022 concerning a 'Recommended All Share Offer' by Franchise Brands plc for Filta Group Holdings plc. It provides an 'Offer Update - acceptance levels' and discusses procedures for acceptance and the potential cancellation of trading. This clearly relates to a takeover bid or merger proposal. Based on the definitions, the most appropriate category is 'M&A Activity' (Code: TAR). Although it is distributed via RNS, the core subject matter is M&A, making TAR more specific than the general 'RNS' fallback.
2022-03-14 English
Form 8 (DD) - Franchise Brands plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (DD)' and concerns 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT' under the 'Takeover Code'. This type of filing reports personal share transactions by executives or related parties during a takeover scenario. This directly matches the definition of 'Director's Dealing' (insider trades), which is classified as Code: DIRS. Although it is a regulatory filing, DIRS is a more specific category than the general RNS fallback.
2022-03-11 English
Form 8 (DD) - Franchise Brands plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (DD)' and concerns 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT' under the 'Takeover Code'. This type of filing reports personal share transactions by directors or individuals acting in concert during a takeover scenario. This directly matches the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers insider trades and related disclosures, although the specific form (Form 8 DD) is related to takeover activity, it falls under the umbrella of insider/director transaction reporting in this classification scheme. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) because it is highly specific to insider dealing/takeover rules. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as defined by standard insider trading reports (like Form 3/4/5 in the US), but given the options, DIRS is the closest fit for reporting executive/director/concert party share dealings. However, upon closer inspection of the definitions, 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While this is related to a takeover, it is fundamentally a disclosure of personal dealings. If a more specific code existed for takeover dealings, that would be preferred, but DIRS is the best fit among the provided options for reporting personal share transactions by an individual connected to the company.
2022-03-11 English
Form 8 (DD) - Franchise Brands plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (DD)' and concerns 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT' under the 'Takeover Code'. This form details personal share transactions (or rights/interests in securities) by an individual (Brian Hogan) related to an ongoing offer involving Franchise Brands plc. This type of insider transaction disclosure by a director or executive related to company securities falls directly under the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS). Although it is a regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, the specific content points to DIRS rather than the general RNS fallback.
2022-03-11 English
Form 8 (DD) - Franchise Brands plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8 (DD)' and concerns 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT' under 'Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4 of the Takeover Code'. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or dealings by parties involved in a takeover bid, which falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific regulatory filing. Since the content details personal share transactions (interests, short positions, and option grants) by an individual (Peter Molloy) in relation to an offer involving Franchise Brands plc, it directly aligns with the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers personal share transactions by directors and executives (insider trades). Although it is a specific regulatory form (Form 8 DD), DIRS is the most specific category provided for insider transaction disclosures.
2022-03-11 English

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