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Filings indexed 563 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-10-31 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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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
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 by significant shareholders or parties involved in a takeover situation to disclose their holdings and transactions related to the target company (International Distribution Services plc in this case). This type of disclosure relates directly to potential M&A activity or significant ownership changes during a takeover process. While it involves share dealings, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure points most strongly to M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially Director's Dealing (DIRS) if the discloser were a director, but since it's a major shareholder disclosure under the Takeover Code, TAR is the most appropriate fit among the provided options, as it covers takeover-related disclosures. It is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. It is a specific regulatory filing related to a potential takeover.
2024-10-31 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party reaches a 1% interest threshold during an offer period. This type of filing relates to insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves share dealings, it is a specific regulatory disclosure form related to M&A activity (Takeover Code) rather than a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) or a general Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Given the context of the Takeover Code and disclosure of interests in relevant securities during an offer, it most closely aligns with filings related to M&A activity, but since there isn't a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must select the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal transactions by directors, which is related but not the exact nature of this form (which is for any person/entity crossing the 1% threshold during an offer). Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) is for crossing general shareholding thresholds, not specifically under the Takeover Code. Since this document details positions and dealings related to an offer involving 'International Distribution Services plc', it is fundamentally tied to M&A activity. However, looking at the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is often used broadly for insider/significant shareholder transaction disclosures, and 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also relevant. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the nature of disclosing interests in securities during an offer, this is a highly specific regulatory filing. If we must choose from the list, 'DIRS' is often used for insider disclosures, but 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also a strong candidate for reporting significant ownership changes. Since this is a disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3), which is triggered by an offer (M&A context), and it reports positions/dealings, it is a specialized form of insider/major shareholder reporting. In many classification schemes, takeover-related disclosures fall under M&A (TAR) or specific insider reporting. Since TAR is for M&A activity announcements/proposals, and this is a *disclosure* during an offer, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) or 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) are the closest fits for reporting ownership changes by an interested party. Given the structure and purpose (reporting interests/dealings of a significant party during an offer), 'DIRS' is a reasonable proxy for significant insider/stakeholder reporting, although 'MRQ' is also plausible. I will classify this as DIRS as it reports dealings/positions of an interested party, which is the core function of insider reporting forms, even if the specific regulation (Takeover Code) is unique.
2024-10-30 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 by parties involved in a takeover or merger situation to disclose their holdings and transactions. This directly relates to M&A Activity (TAR) or, more specifically, disclosures mandated during such events. Since the document details positions and dealings related to an offer involving "International Distribution Services plc," it falls under the scope of takeover/merger reporting. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate classification for mandatory disclosures related to a takeover bid governed by the Takeover Code.
2024-10-29 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. While it relates to insider activity (like DIRS), its specific context under the Takeover Code rules makes it a specialized disclosure. None of the provided codes perfectly match a specific Takeover Code disclosure form (like Form 8.3). However, the content deals with director/insider dealings and ownership changes related to a potential M&A event (implied by the Takeover Code reference). Since the document details personal share transactions by a major holder (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer involving International Distribution Services plc, the closest fit among the provided options that covers insider/director dealings is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS). Although this is a fund manager, the nature of the disclosure aligns best with insider transaction reporting rather than a general regulatory filing (RNS) or a specific M&A activity announcement (TAR). Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate classification for a disclosure of material security interests/dealings by a significant party during a takeover context.
2024-10-28 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% 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 in the context of a takeover or merger activity to disclose significant holdings or transactions by parties involved. This directly aligns with the definition of M&A Activity (TAR), which covers merger proposals or takeover bids, as this disclosure is a mandatory filing during such an event concerning the offeree, International Distribution Services plc. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to takeover rules, nor is it a Director's Dealing (DIRS) as the discloser is Millennium International Management LP, a fund manager, not necessarily a director.
2024-10-25 English
Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person with interests representing 1% or more in the context of a takeover offer (in this case, related to 'International Distribution Services plc'). This type of disclosure, concerning interests and dealings during a takeover situation, is highly specific. While it involves director/insider-like activity (DIRS) and relates to corporate actions, the specific regulatory context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) dealing disclosure does not perfectly align with the provided standard definitions (AGM-R, 10-K, DIRS, etc.). However, filings related to takeovers and mergers are best categorized under M&A Activity (TAR) or, if no better fit exists, as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the specific nature of dealing disclosure during a potential takeover, TAR (Merger/Takeover Activity) is the most appropriate category, as Form 8.3 is intrinsically linked to the M&A process governed by the Takeover Code.
2024-10-24 English

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