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Ticker · LOOK ISIN · GB00B17MMZ46 LEI · 213800TSB8PJEACDAV33 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 804 across all filing types
Latest filing 2023-10-09 Delisting Announcement
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL LOOK

About LOOKERS PLC

https://www.lookersplc.com/

Lookers PLC is an automotive retail and aftersales service group. The company operates an extensive network of dealerships that offer a wide selection of new and used vehicles from over 30 leading manufacturers. In addition to vehicle sales, Lookers provides a comprehensive range of services, including vehicle maintenance, repairs, and the distribution of parts and accessories. The group caters to a diverse customer base by offering a multi-brand portfolio and a full suite of automotive solutions.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Delisting and cancellation of trading
Delisting Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS announcement from Lookers PLC, dated October 9, 2023, concerning a 'RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER' by Global Auto Holdings Limited. The key subject is the 'DELISTING AND CANCELLATION OF TRADING OF LOOKERS PLC SHARES' following a Scheme becoming effective. This announcement details the cancellation of the listing on the Official List and the London Stock Exchange. This clearly relates to a corporate action involving a takeover/merger (Scheme of Arrangement) and the subsequent delisting of shares. The most specific category for takeover/merger activity is 'M&A Activity' (TAR). However, the core action being announced is the cancellation of trading/delisting, which strongly aligns with the 'Delisting Announcement' (DLST) definition. Since the document explicitly states the cancellation of listing and trading, DLST is the most precise classification for this specific event, even though it is a consequence of a takeover (TAR). Given the explicit mention of 'DELISTING AND CANCELLATION OF TRADING', DLST is chosen over TAR or RNS (the fallback). The document length is substantial (18k chars), so it is not an RPA.
2023-10-09 English
Holding(s) in Company
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains the standard disclaimer: 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning Bank of America Corporation crossing a threshold of voting rights in Lookers PLC. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is a specific regulatory filing. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific nature of reporting major shareholding changes aligns best with the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ), which covers changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) but a specific form (TR-1) that fits MRQ.
2023-10-09 English
Form 8.3 - Lookers plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% 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 personal share transactions or interests by parties involved in a takeover bid. This activity falls under insider trading or significant ownership changes related to corporate control actions. Among the provided definitions, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by individuals/entities with significant interests, especially in the context of a takeover (which often involves directors/major shareholders). While it's not strictly a director, it is a disclosure of dealing/position by a significant party (Millennium International Management LP) concerning an offeror/offeree (Lookers plc) under takeover rules. This is a specific type of insider/major shareholder transaction disclosure, making DIRS the most appropriate category, as there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3'.
2023-10-06 English
Scheme of arrangement becomes effective
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated 06 October 2023 regarding the 'RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER' for Lookers PLC by Global Auto Holdings Limited. The key event announced is that the 'SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT BECOMES EFFECTIVE', detailing the final steps of a takeover bid, including the cash entitlement for shareholders and the expected de-listing of Lookers Shares. This document relates to a major corporate transaction involving a takeover/merger. The definition for M&A Activity (TAR) covers 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids.' Since this announcement confirms the successful completion and effectiveness of the takeover scheme, it falls squarely under the M&A Activity category. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to a takeover, nor is it a Delisting Announcement (DLST) although de-listing is mentioned as a consequence; the primary focus is the transaction completion.
2023-10-06 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly starts with 'RNS Number : 8876O' and contains detailed tables structured according to 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The presence of 'RNS' branding and the nature of the content (reporting voting rights crossing a threshold) confirms this is a regulatory filing related to share ownership changes. Therefore, the appropriate code is MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification).
2023-10-05 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is clearly identified as an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement, indicated by the 'RNS Number' header and the concluding boilerplate text mentioning the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the London Stock Exchange. The content itself is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings,' which details changes in share ownership thresholds by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in Lookers PLC. This type of filing, reporting changes in significant shareholdings, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category. Although RNS is a general category, the specific nature of the content (major holding notification) makes 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) the most precise fit, as it is a specific regulatory disclosure regarding ownership thresholds, distinct from general regulatory announcements (RNS) or director dealings (DIRS).
2023-10-05 English

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