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Ticker · BRILL ISIN · NL0000442523 LEI · 724500CA8ZUHJUE1M753 AS Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
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Filings indexed 162 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-02-29 M&A Activity
Country NL Netherlands
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Koninklijke Brill NV, founded in 1683, is a leading international academic publisher. The company specializes in publishing scholarly books, journals, encyclopedias, and reference materials in both print and electronic formats for the global academic and research communities. Its portfolio covers a broad range of subjects within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and International Law, with particular strengths in areas such as Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, Asian studies, classical antiquity, and religious studies. Brill is recognized for its high-quality, peer-reviewed publications that serve scholars, researchers, and students worldwide.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Final results of the Offer for Brill: 98.84% of the Securities obtained
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled a "JOINT PRESS RELEASE" and details the final results of a public takeover offer (an Offer) for Koninklijke Brill N.V. by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. Key elements include the percentage of securities obtained (98.84%), settlement dates, initiation of Statutory Buy-Out Proceedings, and the planned delisting from Euronext Amsterdam. This content directly relates to a takeover bid and the subsequent actions following the offer period, which falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it mentions delisting, the primary focus is the culmination of the takeover bid, making TAR the most appropriate classification over DLST.
2024-02-29 English
De Gruyter declares offer for Brill unconditional; 96.12% of the Securities tendered
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled a "JOINT PRESS RELEASE" and details the outcome of a public takeover offer (the Offer) by Walter de Gruyter for Koninklijke Brill N.V. Key phrases include: "De Gruyter declares Offer for Brill unconditional; 96.12% of the Securities tendered," reference to the Offer Memorandum, settlement dates, and post-closing acceptance periods. This content directly relates to a takeover bid or merger activity. Therefore, the appropriate classification is M&A Activity (TAR). The document is a substantive announcement, not just a notice that a report is available (ruling 2 does not apply).
2024-02-16 English
Brill - Extraordinary general meeting adopts all resolutions in relation to the recommended Offer by De Gruyter
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled as a "PRESS RELEASE" concerning an "Extraordinary general meeting adopts all resolutions in relation to the recommended Offer by De Gruyter". It details the adoption of resolutions at the EGM, including those related to a public offer (takeover/merger activity) and subsequent corporate actions. Since the document announces the results of a shareholder vote at a general meeting (EGM), the most specific category is Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements (DVA). Although it relates to an offer (TAR), the core subject of this specific release is the outcome of the shareholder vote required for that offer to proceed.
2024-02-02 English
The Gruyter launches recommended all-cash offer for Brill Securities
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is a joint press release announcing a recommended public offer (takeover bid) by Walter de Gruyter for Koninklijke Brill N.V. securities. Key phrases include 'recommended public offer', 'Offer Price', 'Acceptance Period', 'irrevocable agreed to tender', 'Statutory Buy-Out Proceedings', and 'Post-Closing Merger'. These elements strongly indicate a corporate action related to a merger or takeover. This aligns directly with the definition for M&A Activity (TAR). Although it is a press release, the core subject matter is the takeover bid itself, not just the announcement of a report (RPA) or a general regulatory filing (RNS).
2023-12-22 English
Update on intended offer by De Gruyter for Brill
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled an "UPDATE ON INTENDED OFFER BY DE GRUYTER FOR BRILL" and refers to a "public offer" for the company's securities. It mentions legal requirements under the Netherlands Decree in Public Takeover Bids and discusses the filing of an Offer Memorandum with the AFM. This content directly relates to a takeover bid or merger proposal. Therefore, the appropriate classification is 'M&A Activity' (TAR). It is not a full 10-K, an Earnings Release, or a simple Report Publication Announcement, as it contains substantive updates regarding the takeover process itself.
2023-11-08 English
Brill confirms outlook for profitable 2023 - Trading Update 3rd quarter
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'PRESS RELEASE Trading Update' and provides a brief update on Q3 performance, confirming the outlook for 2023, and discussing an intended offer (takeover/merger activity) by Walter de Gruyter. It mentions key financial expectations (modest revenue growth, EBITDA in line with historic performance) but does not contain the full, detailed financial statements characteristic of an Annual Report (10-K) or an Interim Report (IR). It is an announcement of current trading status and significant corporate activity (the offer). Since it discusses a major corporate transaction (takeover offer) and provides a high-level trading update, it strongly relates to M&A activity (TAR) and potentially an Earnings Release (ER) or Management Report (MDA). However, the primary focus shifts to the intended offer and the subsequent EGM announcement related to that offer. Given the context of an 'intended offer' and the mention of an upcoming EGM to vote on the transaction, this document is best classified as related to M&A Activity (TAR). If it were purely financial results, ER would be appropriate, but the takeover bid dominates the narrative. Since TAR covers merger proposals, this is the most fitting category.
2023-10-27 English

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