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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 2017-04-11 Delisting Announcement
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL FRAN

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
Completion of acquisition of Metro Rod Limited
Delisting Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an RNS announcement (RNS Number : 1197C) dated April 11, 2017. The content explicitly details 'Directors' shareholdings' and 'Total Voting Rights' following an acquisition completion. The structure and content, focusing on insider transactions (Directors' shareholdings) and total voting rights disclosure required by regulatory rules (FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules), strongly align with regulatory reporting concerning insider dealings. While it contains director transaction details, the primary purpose of this specific RNS is the mandatory disclosure of these dealings and the resulting total voting rights denominator. This fits best under 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or potentially the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Given the explicit focus on 'Directors' shareholdings' and the detailed breakdown of transactions by individuals discharging managerial responsibilities, DIRS is the most specific and appropriate classification, as it covers reports of personal share transactions by directors and executives.
2017-04-11 English
Result of GM
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number header and the 'RNS Number : 0623C' tag, indicating it is a regulatory news service announcement from the London Stock Exchange. The content explicitly states the 'Result of General Meeting' where all resolutions were passed concerning an acquisition and a placing. This directly relates to the outcome of a shareholder vote. Therefore, the most specific classification is Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements (DVA). Since it is a short regulatory announcement, it is not the full AGM material (AGM-R) or a proxy statement (PSI), but the result thereof.
2017-04-10 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document is a notification filed under the RNS (Regulatory News Service) system, indicated by the 'RNS Number' and the concluding statement 'This information is provided by RNS'. The content explicitly details a transaction involving shares by a 'Director/PDMR' (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities), specifically a Non-Executive Director acquiring shares for nil consideration. This perfectly matches the definition of 'Director's Dealing' (Code: DIRS). Although it is an RNS filing, the specific nature of the content overrides the general RNS fallback.
2017-04-04 English
Senior management appointment
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement released via RNS (RNS Number : 3117B) dated April 3, 2017. The content explicitly announces the appointment of a new senior manager, Colin Rees, to the position of Chief Information Officer. This directly corresponds to the definition of Board/Management Information (MANG), which covers announcements of changes in senior management. Although it is an RNS filing, the specific content points strongly to MANG, which takes precedence over the general RNS fallback.
2017-04-03 English
Final Closing
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is an official announcement disseminated via RNS (RNS Number : 2981A) from Franchise Brands PLC. The content explicitly details the 'Results of proposed placing to raise £20 million' and confirms the completion of the placing, including the number of shares, the price, and the intended use of proceeds (funding an acquisition). It also details the participation of Directors and updates the total voting rights post-admission. This is a corporate action related to fundraising and capital structure change. The most fitting category is 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP). Although it is an RNS announcement, the core subject matter is the successful completion of a capital raise, which is more specific than the general 'RNS' fallback.
2017-03-23 English
Acquisition and Placing
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 99% confidence The document is an RNS announcement from Franchise Brands PLC dated March 23, 2017. It details a 'Proposed acquisition of Metro Rod Limited,' a 'proposed placing by way of an accelerated bookbuild to raise up to £20 million,' and a 'Notice of General Meeting.' The core content describes a significant corporate action involving an acquisition and a fundraising/placing activity. This combination of major corporate finance activity (acquisition and placing) strongly aligns with the 'Capital/Financing Update' category (CAP). While it mentions a General Meeting, the primary focus is the financing structure (£20 million placing) supporting the acquisition, making CAP more specific than AGM-R or DVA. Since it is a formal announcement of a financing event, CAP is the most appropriate code.
2017-03-23 English

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