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Ticker · IQE ISIN · GB0009619924 LEI · 213800Y33WHD3ESJJP16 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 529 across all filing types
Latest filing 2018-11-12 Earnings Release
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL IQE

About IQE PLC

https://www.iqep.com/

IQE PLC is a leading global supplier of advanced compound semiconductor wafer products and material solutions. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of epitaxial wafers and high-purity substrates, utilizing advanced epitaxy processes. These foundational materials are critical components that enable a diverse range of high-technology applications across various markets. Key application areas include wireless communications, photonics for sensing and display, and power electronics, forming the basis for many modern electronic and photonic devices.

Recent filings

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Trading update
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is a short announcement (3074 characters) from IQE plc dated November 12, 2018. It explicitly states that it is issuing a 'trading update' in response to external reports and expects a 'material reduction in its financial performance in the current year.' Crucially, it contains the statement: 'The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.' This structure—a brief notification of material, non-public information being released to the market—is characteristic of a regulatory disclosure, often falling under general regulatory announcements or earnings-related updates. Since it is not a full Earnings Release (ER) which typically contains detailed figures, nor a Call Transcript (CT), and it is an immediate market disclosure, it best fits the general category for regulatory announcements that aren't covered by more specific codes like 10-K or IR. Given the content is an immediate market reaction/update on performance, it is most closely aligned with an Earnings Release (ER) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Because it is a specific update on expected financial performance (a trading update), ER is a strong candidate, but RNS serves as the best fallback for immediate, non-standardized regulatory disclosures. However, since it directly addresses expected financial performance reduction, it functions as an unscheduled earnings update. I will classify it as an Earnings Release (ER) because the core subject is the expected financial performance for the current year, even if it's an update rather than a formal quarterly release. FY 2018
2018-11-12 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS' and contains structured fields detailing changes in voting rights, shareholder information (OppenheimerFunds, Inc.), the issuer (IQE PLC), the date the threshold was crossed (02 November 2018), and the resulting percentage of voting rights (13.18%). This format is characteristic of regulatory filings mandated when an investor's stake crosses a specific ownership threshold. This aligns directly with the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2018-11-07 English
IQE plc: Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is a formal notification dated November 5, 2018, detailing a change in shareholding ('Holding(s) in Company'). It specifically outlines the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by 'OppenheimerFunds, Inc.' and reports the resulting percentage of voting rights (12.43%). This structure, involving thresholds, voting rights percentages, and details of the notifying person/entity, is characteristic of regulatory filings concerning insider or major shareholder transactions, often mandated by financial authorities (like the FCA, as referenced in the additional information). This aligns perfectly with the definition of 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or, more broadly, a notification of significant share ownership change. Since the notification is about a major shareholder (OppenheimerFunds, Inc.) crossing a threshold, the most appropriate category is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). While DIRS covers directors, MRQ covers any entity crossing a significant ownership threshold.
2018-11-05 English
Total Voting Rights
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 95% confidence The document explicitly states the total number of voting rights (776,017,340) and mentions that these figures should be used by shareholders for calculations under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This content directly relates to the total share capital and voting rights, which is a key component of notifications regarding significant share ownership changes or capital structure transparency. While it is not a formal 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) itself, it is a regulatory disclosure concerning the denominator for such notifications. However, given the options, this specific disclosure about the total number of shares and voting rights, often released when there are no changes to the total count, fits best under the general category of regulatory updates concerning share capital or ownership thresholds. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure about share capital structure used for transparency rules, and not a general announcement of a dividend (DIV), share repurchase (POS), or a formal capital change (SHA), it is most closely aligned with disclosures related to ownership thresholds or capital structure transparency. Given the context of providing the total voting rights denominator, it is a specific regulatory update. If it were a notification *by* a shareholder crossing a threshold, it would be MRQ. Since it is the company stating the total, it is a fundamental capital structure disclosure. The closest fit among the specific codes is SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) as it defines the current capital base, or RNS as a general regulatory filing. Since it is a precise statement of the total issued capital and voting rights, it is a fundamental disclosure about the capital structure. I will classify it as SHA as it defines the current capital base used for shareholder calculations, although RNS is a possibility if SHA is interpreted too narrowly as only announcing a *change*.
2018-10-31 English
IQE plc: Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is a standard TR-1 form, which is used for 'Major Shareholding Notifications' in the UK. It details the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Schroders plc in IQE plc, specifically noting that the threshold has been crossed. This aligns perfectly with the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2018-10-29 English
IQE plc: Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification detailing a change in the holding of voting rights in IQE plc by OppenheimerFunds, Inc. It explicitly states the reason for notification is 'An acquisition or disposal of voting rights' and provides specific percentages (crossing thresholds from 5.20% to 10.14%) and dates. This structure perfectly matches the requirements for reporting insider or major shareholder transactions concerning voting rights, which falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Since the notification is about a significant shareholder (OppenheimerFunds, Inc.) crossing a major threshold (10.14%), the most precise classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). While DIRS covers director trades, MRQ specifically covers changes in significant share ownership levels by any entity.
2018-10-29 English

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