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Ticker · FRAN ISIN · GB00BD6P7Y24 LEI · 213800CFRX6CJ8LCKN37 IL Administrative and support service activities
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Filings indexed 330 across all filing types
Latest filing 2023-03-20 Report Publication Anno…
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
Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a short announcement (3681 characters) released via RNS (RNS Number : 4192T) on March 20, 2023. The title explicitly states "Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM". The text confirms that the Annual Report for 2022 and the Notice of AGM are now available on the company website and will be posted to shareholders. According to Rule 2 (The "MENU VS MEAL" RULE), when a document announces the publication or posting of a report (like an Annual Report or AGM notice) rather than containing the full report itself, it should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The AGM date is also mentioned, but the primary action is announcing the availability of the reports.
2023-03-20 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an 'RNS Number' filing from 'Franchise Brands PLC' dated '13 March 2023'. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form reports changes in significant share ownership, specifically detailing an acquisition or disposal of voting rights that crossed a threshold (from 4.496% to 3.926%). This type of filing, which reports changes in major shareholdings, corresponds directly to the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2023-03-13 English
Rule 19.6(c) confirmation
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is being made pursuant to the requirements of Rule 19.6(c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. This is a mandatory post-offer confirmation following a takeover (M&A activity). While it relates to a prior M&A event (takeover of Filta Group Holdings plc), the filing itself is a specific regulatory compliance announcement related to the Takeover Code, issued via RNS. Since the core content is a mandatory regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit perfectly into M&A (TAR) or a general regulatory filing (RNS), I must check the definitions. The filing is a specific compliance statement regarding post-offer intentions. Given the context of mandatory compliance announcements disseminated through the RNS system, and the lack of a specific code for 'Takeover Code Compliance Statement', the most appropriate general category is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is a formal announcement disseminated via the RNS service that doesn't fit the other specific categories like DIV, ER, or 10-K. However, because the content is directly tied to a completed takeover, it is highly related to M&A (TAR). Rule 19.6(c) filings are often categorized under M&A compliance. Given the strong link to the 'Takeover Code' and the prior M&A event, TAR (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate, but RNS is the dissemination mechanism. Since the document is a specific compliance update following a takeover, and not the initial M&A announcement, RNS is the safer, broader classification for miscellaneous regulatory compliance updates not covered elsewhere. Given the document explicitly mentions the Takeover Code and relates to a past takeover, I will classify it as RNS as it is a general regulatory announcement disseminated via RNS, which is the fallback for specific compliance notices.
2023-03-10 English
Dividend Declaration and AGM date
Notice of Dividend Amount Classification · 99% confidence The document is a regulatory announcement identified by the 'RNS Number' and the closing statement referencing RNS and the London Stock Exchange. The content explicitly declares a final dividend amount for 2022 and confirms the date for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), noting a change in the proposed date. Since it is a short announcement (3676 chars) primarily focused on communicating the dividend details and the AGM date, it fits the definition of a Notice of Dividend Amount (DIV) and also touches upon AGM scheduling. However, the primary actionable financial item announced is the dividend. Given the options, DIV is the most specific fit for the dividend declaration. If the focus was purely on the AGM logistics, AGM-R might apply, but the dividend declaration is prominent. Since it is a direct announcement of a dividend, DIV is the best fit. It is not a full report (10-K, IR) nor just a proxy solicitation (PSI).
2023-03-09 English
Final Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it contains the "Final results for the year ended 31 December 2022" for Franchise Brands PLC. It presents detailed 'Financial highlights' (Revenue, EBITDA, EPS, Dividends) and 'Operational highlights' for the full fiscal year. The presence of audited results, comprehensive financial metrics covering a full year, and the Chairman's Statement reviewing the entire year strongly indicate this is the company's primary annual financial report. Although it is distributed via RNS (RNS Number: 3715S), the content itself is the full annual report, not just a brief announcement of its publication. Since the content is comprehensive and covers the full year, it aligns best with the Annual Report (10-K) definition, even if the company might file a formal 10-K with the SEC (this document appears to be the primary annual report filed with the London Stock Exchange/RNS system). Given the options, '10-K' is the closest match for a comprehensive annual financial report. FY 2022
2023-03-09 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document begins with 'RNS Number : 3539S' and is dated '08 March 2023'. The content explicitly details a change in shareholding ('Holding in Company') by a specific entity (Gresham House Asset Management Limited) and concludes with standard disclaimers from RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. This structure is characteristic of a regulatory announcement disseminated via the RNS system. Since the content specifically reports a change in significant share ownership (crossing a threshold, 5.49%), it most closely aligns with the Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) definition. However, RNS is also the general distribution channel for such regulatory news. Given the specific nature of the content (insider/major shareholder transaction reporting) and the RNS header, MRQ is the most precise fit, although RNS is the distribution mechanism. Since MRQ covers changes in significant share ownership, it is the best fit over the general RNS fallback.
2023-03-08 English

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