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Ticker · HSW ISIN · GB00BYYN4225 LEI · 213800OC94PF2D675H41 IR Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities
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Latest filing 2019-04-29 Proxy Solicitation & In…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About Hostelworld Group

https://www.hostelworldgroup.com/

Hostelworld Group is a global Online Travel Agent (OTA) specializing in the hostel market. The company operates an online booking platform and mobile app that connects travelers with a wide range of budget-friendly accommodations, including hostels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts. A key feature of its service is the integration of social networking elements, designed to help travelers connect with each other and enhance their social travel experiences. The platform aims to facilitate affordable travel for adventurous individuals, enabling them to explore new destinations and meet other travelers.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Proxy Form 2019
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly invites shareholders to attend the 'Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting")' and provides a 'Form of Proxy' for voting at this meeting, which is scheduled for May 31, 2019. The content is entirely focused on proxy voting instructions, resolutions to be voted upon (including electing directors, approving remuneration, and authorizing share purchases), and the logistics of the AGM. This material is characteristic of the preparatory documents for an Annual General Meeting, which falls under the AGM Information category.
2019-04-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 7940W' and contains a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. Although it is distributed via RNS, the core content is a specific regulatory filing about share ownership changes, making 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) the most precise classification over the general 'RNS' fallback. The date of notification is April 23, 2019, and the event date is April 16, 2019.
2019-04-23 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Remuneration Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and states, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details a 'Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities' (Article 19 of MAR), which involves executives (Directors/CFO/CTO) receiving grants of options. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider transactions (directors' dealings) published via the Regulatory News Service (RNS) strongly points to an insider trading report. While 'Directors' Dealing' (DIRS) is a specific category, the primary delivery mechanism and format here align perfectly with the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, which serves as the official channel for such mandatory market disclosures in the UK/EU context, especially when the transaction is a grant of options rather than a simple buy/sell. However, since the core subject is the transaction by management, DIRS is the most specific fit for the *content*, while RNS describes the *delivery mechanism*. Given the options, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most precise classification for the subject matter (insider transactions by management).
2019-04-04 English
Preliminary Results - Year ended 31 December 2018
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states: 'Hostelworld Group plc... Preliminary Results for the Year ended 31 December 2018' and provides detailed financial highlights (Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, EPS, Cash Flow) and operational performance metrics for the full year. This content is characteristic of a comprehensive annual financial report summary. Although it is released via RNS (RNS Number : 7580U), the content itself is the Preliminary Annual Results, which aligns most closely with the 'Annual Report' category (10-K) or, given it's preliminary and likely a summary preceding the full 10-K filing, the 'Interim/Quarterly Report' (IR) if it were shorter period, or 'Earnings Release' (ER) if it were just highlights. However, since it covers the full year ('Year ended 31 December 2018') and includes detailed financial review sections (Chairman's Statement, CEO's Statement, Results and Financial Position), it functions as the primary annual results disclosure. Since 10-K is reserved for the official SEC filing, and this appears to be the initial public announcement of the full-year results, 'ER' (Earnings Release) is the most appropriate fit for a preliminary announcement of annual results, even though it is quite detailed. Given the length and depth, it surpasses a typical ER, but it is not the final audited 10-K. In many contexts, preliminary annual results announcements are classified as ERs. I will select ER as it is the announcement of the results, not the full statutory report. FY 2018
2019-04-02 English
Price Monitoring Extension
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document is very short (1486 characters) and contains the RNS Number (2289S) and mentions the London Stock Exchange. The content describes a 'Price Monitoring Extension' related to auction call periods, which is a specific operational announcement regarding trading mechanics, not a core financial report (like 10-K, IR, or ER). Since it is a regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the specific categories like DIRS, DIV, or MANG, and it is not an announcement *about* a report (RPA), the most appropriate general category for miscellaneous regulatory news from the LSE is Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2019-03-07 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly identified by the 'RNS Number' header and contains the text 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom.' The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning Lizard Investors LLC's acquisition of voting rights in Hostelworld Group PLC, crossing the 5% threshold. This type of mandatory regulatory disclosure regarding significant share ownership changes falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although RNS is mentioned, the core content is the specific notification form, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2019-01-09 English

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