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Ticker · JDG ISIN · GB0032398678 LEI · 2138004EXWWPTW1JOL31 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 617 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-07-03 Capital/Financing Update
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL JDG

About JUDGES SCIENTIFIC PLC

https://www.judges.uk.com/

Judges Scientific PLC is a group focused on acquiring and developing a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The group's strategy combines corporate expansion through the acquisition of established, niche companies with fostering organic growth within its subsidiaries. These subsidiaries design and produce a wide range of specialized scientific instruments that are sold worldwide. The portfolio serves diverse markets, including higher education institutions, scientific research communities, manufacturers, and regulatory authorities. Key application areas for its instruments include materials science, life sciences (such as electrophysiology and microscopy), geosciences (geological core, soil, and rock analysis), fiber optics, and fire testing technology.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Amendment and Extension of Bank Facilities
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 99% confidence The document is a formal announcement released via RNS (Regulatory News Service) on July 3, 2024. The content details the 'Amendment and Extension of Bank Facilities,' including changes to the revolving credit facility, term loan structure, and associated financial covenants (Gearing and Interest Cover). This type of announcement relates to the company's financing activities and capital structure. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature of the content—a change in debt/financing—fits best under 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP). Since it is a full announcement detailing the terms rather than just stating a report is attached, CAP is more specific than the general 'RNS' fallback. The document length (5176 chars) is substantial enough to be the primary announcement itself.
2024-07-03 English
Acquisition of Rockwash Geodata Ltd
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document starts with an 'RNS Number' and is dated June 28, 2024. The content describes a specific corporate action: the acquisition of Rockwash Geodata Ltd by Judges Scientific plc's subsidiary. This is a material event announcement. Since it is not a full financial report (10-K, IR), a dividend notice (DIV), a management discussion (MDA), or a proxy statement (DEF 14A/PSI), it falls under general regulatory announcements. The presence of the RNS header and the nature of the announcement (M&A activity disclosure) strongly suggest it is a regulatory filing. While it relates to M&A (TAR), the primary classification for general, timely regulatory disclosures distributed via RNS, especially those that aren't specifically about financing (CAP) or share transactions (POS), is often RNS, or if the M&A detail is the core focus, TAR. Given the structure and the explicit mention of RNS as the distributor, and that M&A announcements are often disseminated this way, I will check the definitions. TAR is for 'Merger proposals or takeover bids'. This is an acquisition announcement. RNS is the fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings. Since this is a specific, material corporate event disclosure distributed via the London Stock Exchange's RNS system, and it details an acquisition, it fits well under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, which serves as the catch-all for such announcements not covered by more specific codes like DIV or ER. However, since the core subject is an acquisition, TAR (M&A Activity) is also highly relevant. Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of the announcement (a definitive acquisition), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory dissemination code, but TAR captures the substance. I will prioritize the substance (M&A) over the distribution channel (RNS) unless the document is clearly just a notice *about* the filing. This document contains the full details of the acquisition, consideration, and rationale. Therefore, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most specific fit.
2024-06-28 English
Group of companies' accounts made up to 2023-12-31
Regulatory Filings
2024-06-27 English
Blocklisting Return
Remuneration Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (4594T) and the header 'National Storage Mechanism'. The content explicitly details a 'Blocklisting Return' concerning the 'Judges' Approved and Unapproved Share Option Schemes' over a specific period (21 December 2023 to 21 June 2024), providing details on shares issued and the balance under the scheme. This type of filing, which reports on the issuance of shares under an existing scheme to maintain listing compliance (often related to AIM Rules for Companies), is a specific regulatory disclosure. While it relates to share capital changes, the structure and context (RNS distribution, blocklisting return format) strongly suggest it is a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the specific definitions for Capital/Financing Update (CAP) or Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA), which usually cover broader fundraising or structural changes. Given the nature of the RNS distribution and the specific reporting requirement ('Blocklisting Return'), the most appropriate general category for miscellaneous regulatory disclosures not covered elsewhere is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). The document length is moderate (4681 chars), but the content is a formal regulatory report submission via the RNS system.
2024-06-21 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (6832R) and contains a specific announcement titled 'Director/PDMR Shareholding'. It details a transaction (sale of shares) by a Non-Executive Chairman (Alexander Hambro) and provides required regulatory details about the transaction, the person, and the issuer. This directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (insider trades). The filing code for Director's Dealing is DIRS.
2024-06-07 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4856R' and contains multiple sections detailing 'Director/PDMR Shareholding' for various executives (David Cicurel, Bradley Ormsby, etc.). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider transactions (Director/PDMR Shareholding) falls under the category of Director's Dealing. The presence of 'RNS' branding and the nature of the filing strongly point to a regulatory disclosure concerning insider trades.
2024-06-06 English

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