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Ticker · LOOK ISIN · GB00B17MMZ46 LEI · 213800TSB8PJEACDAV33 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 858 across all filing types
Latest filing 2023-06-29 M&A Activity
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
Publication of Scheme Document
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated June 29, 2023, detailing a 'RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER' for LOOKERS PLC by GLOBAL AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED, to be implemented via a 'scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006'. It announces the 'Publication and Posting of Scheme Document' and provides details about convening a Court Meeting and a General Meeting, along with a detailed timetable for the takeover process (including expected dates for sanctioning the Scheme, delisting, etc.). This content relates to a major corporate transaction, specifically a takeover/merger proposal. This aligns directly with the definition for M&A Activity (TAR). Although it is an announcement of a document (the Scheme Document), the core subject matter is the takeover bid itself, which is more specific than a general Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or Regulatory Filing (RNS).
2023-06-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number' and contains the standard structure for a regulatory notification from the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS). Specifically, it is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' detailing an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Artemis Investment Management LLP, crossing a threshold. This type of filing, which reports changes in significant share ownership, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category.
2023-06-27 English
Form 8 (OPD) Lookers plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'FORM 8 (OPD)' which stands for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER'. This form is mandated under Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code. This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or position holdings during a takeover scenario, which is a specific regulatory filing requirement. It is not a general Annual Report (10-K), an Earnings Release (ER), or a standard Audit Report (AR). Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover situation, and the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', the most appropriate general regulatory filing category is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), although 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is related, Form 8 OPD is broader than just director dealing, covering the party to the offer. However, given the highly specific nature of the document (Form 8 OPD under Takeover Code), and the lack of a direct match, RNS is the best fit among the provided options for a specific, non-standard regulatory filing. Upon review of the definitions, 'DIRS' is for personal share transactions by directors. This document includes director holdings but is fundamentally about the 'Party to the Offer' position disclosure. Since 'RNS' is the fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings, and this is a specific regulatory filing not covered by other codes, RNS is the most suitable classification.
2023-06-27 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document is a regulatory filing disseminated via RNS (RNS Number : 7901D) from Lookers PLC. The content explicitly details 'Director / PDMR Dealing Update' concerning transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (Mark Raban, Duncan McPhee, Oliver Laird). It references 'Article 19 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation' and provides detailed tables on the 'Acquisition of Shares', 'SAYE Exercise', and 'Dividend Reinvestment Plan' involving company directors. This content directly corresponds to the definition of reporting personal share transactions by company directors and executives, which maps to the 'Director's Dealing' category.
2023-06-26 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' issued under the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code")'. Rule 2.9 requires an announcement of the total issued share capital when a company is subject to a takeover process. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a potential M&A event, but it is not the M&A proposal itself (TAR) nor a general regulatory filing (RNS). Since the content is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding share capital during an offer period, it relates closely to M&A activity. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement'. Given the context of the Takeover Code and the nature of the disclosure (share capital count during an offer period), it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or, if interpreted as a general mandatory disclosure not covered elsewhere, Regulatory Filings (RNS). Since the document is a formal, specific regulatory announcement concerning the mechanics of a potential takeover (Rule 2.9), and it is not a general report announcement (RPA), classifying it as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) is the most appropriate fallback, as it is a mandatory disclosure via the RNS system that doesn't fit the other specific categories like DIV, DIRS, or CAP. The document is short and is a formal announcement, not the underlying M&A document itself.
2023-06-21 English
Director/PDMR Dealing Update
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document is an RNS announcement (indicated by 'RNS Number : 3599D' and the footer mentioning RNS) detailing share transactions by directors (PDMR Dealing Update). Key phrases like 'Director / PDMR Dealing Update', 'Mark Raban, Duncan McPhee and Oliver Laird', and the table showing director positions and transaction details clearly point to insider trading or director dealings. This aligns perfectly with the definition for Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is about director dealings, making DIRS the most precise classification.
2023-06-21 English

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