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Filings indexed 563 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-02-04 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About International Distributions Service

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International Distributions Services is a global provider of postal and delivery services. The company operates through its principal brands: Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide, and General Logistics Systems (GLS). Royal Mail serves as the designated universal postal service provider in its domestic market, handling the delivery of letters and parcels, alongside offering marketing and stamp production services. Parcelforce Worldwide specializes in express parcel delivery. GLS is an international parcel service provider with an extensive ground-based network across Europe and North America, operating in over 40 countries. Collectively, the group offers a comprehensive range of logistics and courier solutions to millions of customers worldwide.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 8571V' and contains the standard header/footer information associated with RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcements from the London Stock Exchange. The content details a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' regarding an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Morgan Stanley. This type of mandatory disclosure concerning changes in significant share ownership thresholds directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is the more specific category for this content type.
2025-02-04 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and details changes in voting rights held by a specific shareholder ('Norges Bank'). This type of filing, which reports changes in significant share ownership crossing notification thresholds, directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The presence of RNS headers and the structure confirm it is a regulatory disclosure regarding ownership change, matching code MRQ.
2025-01-24 English
Director Declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% 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 a change in a director's role: 'Michael Findlay, Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate of Hays plc.' This directly relates to changes in senior management or board composition. This aligns perfectly with the definition for Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is an RNS filing, the specific content points to MANG, which takes precedence over the general RNS fallback.
2025-01-16 English
Q3 Trading Update
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a 'Third Quarter Trading Update' from International Distribution Services plc. It provides key financial and operational highlights for the three-month and nine-month periods ending December 2024, including volume and revenue tables. While it contains financial data, it is an initial announcement of quarterly performance (a trading update) rather than a full, comprehensive interim financial report. According to the filing definitions, an Earnings Release (ER) covers the initial announcement of quarterly/periodical financial results, which matches the content and purpose of this document. 9M 2025
2025-01-15 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number : 6351S" and contains the standard header/footer information associated with RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcements from the London Stock Exchange. The content details a "TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings" regarding an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by Morgan Stanley. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership thresholds falls under the category of Director's Dealing (if it were a director) or, more generally, Major Shareholding Notification. Given the specific definitions, 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is the most precise fit for a TR-1 filing detailing changes in holdings crossing notification thresholds. Although RNS is the distribution channel, MRQ describes the content type better than the general RNS fallback.
2025-01-08 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose interests and dealings in the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover or merger situation. This specific disclosure relates to dealings in International Distribution Services PLC, which is involved in a takeover scenario. While it involves share transactions, it is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) report, nor is it a general M&A Activity (TAR) announcement, but rather a mandatory disclosure related to a specific takeover event under the Takeover Code. Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (like Form 8.3), the most appropriate classification among the provided options that deals with significant share ownership changes related to corporate actions (like takeovers) is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ), as it details positions and dealings exceeding a threshold (1%). However, given the context of the Takeover Code, which is highly specific, and the lack of a dedicated code, it is a specialized regulatory filing. If we strictly adhere to the definitions, 'MRQ' covers changes in significant share ownership, which this is. Alternatively, 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Given the nature of the disclosure (Rule 8.3 relating to a potential offer), it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Since the document details the exact position and dealings of a major shareholder during a potential offer, MRQ is a strong fit, but RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the safest fallback for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for directors' personal trades. MRQ is for major shareholding notifications (crossing thresholds). Form 8.3 is mandatory when a person reaches 1% interest during an offer period. This is a major shareholding disclosure triggered by the takeover code. I will classify it as MRQ as it directly relates to reporting significant share ownership changes, which is the core function of this filing in the context of an offer.
2025-01-08 English

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