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Filings indexed 563 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-09-04 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
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 process. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific context of the Takeover Code and Form 8.3 strongly suggests a regulatory filing related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during an offer period. Given the options, this type of mandatory disclosure during a takeover bid aligns most closely with either Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or M&A Activity (TAR). Since it is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding an ongoing offer (International Distribution Services plc is the offeree), it is most accurately classified under M&A Activity (TAR), as it is a direct consequence of a takeover situation. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) form, which typically refers to Form 3, 4, or 5 filings under SEC rules, nor is it a general Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) which usually relates to crossing ownership thresholds outside of a formal offer context. The document is a complete filing, not an announcement of a filing (RPA/RNS).
2024-09-04 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 dealings and positions related to a takeover offer. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) dealing disclosure is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification). However, the content strongly relates to insider/significant shareholder transactions during a corporate action (takeover bid for International Distribution Services plc). Given the provided definitions, this type of disclosure, which reports significant holdings and dealings by parties involved in a takeover, is most closely related to the general category of significant ownership changes or insider transactions. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, and none of the other codes fit perfectly (it's not a general M&A announcement (TAR), nor a general director dealing report (DIRS)), I must evaluate the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this is a fund manager, it is a mandatory disclosure of interest in a takeover situation. In the context of UK Takeover Code filings, Form 8.3 disclosures are often grouped with insider/significant shareholder disclosures. Given the options, DIRS is the closest category for reporting significant security interests and dealings by an involved party, although it is not strictly limited to directors. If this were a general regulatory filing not fitting elsewhere, RNS would be the fallback. However, since it details specific security interests and dealings, DIRS is a plausible classification for insider/significant holder activity, even if the form number is unique. Re-evaluating the definitions: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This is a fund manager disclosing a position related to a takeover. This is a specific type of insider/significant holder disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure', and it details dealings, DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the choices for reporting security transactions by an interested party, even if the party isn't strictly a director. If we strictly adhere to the definitions, and recognize this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Let's check TAR (M&A Activity) - this is usually the announcement of the bid itself, not the subsequent dealing disclosures by interested parties. Given the nature of the disclosure (dealing/position disclosure), DIRS remains the closest fit for reporting security movements by an interested party, or RNS as a fallback. I will classify it as DIRS due to the focus on security dealings/positions by an interested party, which aligns conceptually with insider reporting.
2024-09-03 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. This specific disclosure relates to dealings in International Distribution Services plc, which is subject to a takeover process. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position/dealing disclosure related to an offer) aligns most closely with filings related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during a bid. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Code Rule 8.3 Disclosure'. Let's evaluate the closest fits: 1. **MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification):** This is for crossing ownership thresholds, but Form 8.3 is specifically tied to takeover activity. 2. **TAR (M&A Activity):** This covers merger proposals or takeover bids. Since this disclosure is a direct consequence of a takeover situation governed by the Takeover Code, TAR is the most appropriate category for disclosures related to active M&A events. 3. **DIRS (Director's Dealing):** This is for personal share transactions by directors, but Form 8.3 is broader, covering any person meeting the 1% threshold during a bid, not just directors. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the context of an offer (International Distribution Services plc), classifying this as M&A Activity (TAR) is the most accurate fit among the provided options, as it directly relates to the mechanics of a takeover bid.
2024-09-02 English
Block listing Interim Review
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN' and is distributed via 'RNS Number'. It details the balance and movement of unallotted securities under specific share schemes over a six-month period (February 22, 2024, to August 21, 2024). This type of periodic return concerning the status of listed securities, especially when distributed through the RNS system, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no specific code for a 'Block Listing Return'. It is not an earnings release, annual report, or management disclosure, but a mandatory regulatory filing update.
2024-08-22 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 1101A' by the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS). This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, specifically when a shareholder crosses or reaches a notification threshold (in this case, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. crossing below 5%). This directly corresponds to the definition of 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the content is highly specific to share ownership changes, making MRQ the most accurate classification over the general RNS fallback.
2024-08-12 English
International Distribution Services plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023-24
Annual Report (ESEF) Classification · 100% confidence FY 2024
2024-07-25 English

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