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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 2023-09-19 Major Shareholding Noti…
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
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 by parties involved in a takeover bid to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure relates directly to M&A activity (Takeover Code). While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is specifically a takeover situation, making M&A Activity (TAR) the most precise fit among the provided options, as Form 8.3 is a mandatory filing during a formal takeover process. It is not a general Director's Dealing report (Form 3/4/5 equivalent in the US context, or a general insider filing outside of a bid context).
2023-09-19 English
Form 8.3 - Lookers plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Lookers plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person with interests representing 1% or more in securities relevant to a takeover offer. This type of mandatory disclosure related to M&A activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings under the Takeover Code is most closely aligned with the 'M&A Activity' category (TAR) or potentially a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the context of a takeover code disclosure concerning interests in securities during an offer, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most specific fit, although 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is also plausible for general code filings. Since the content directly relates to an ongoing offer scenario (Lookers plc), TAR is preferred over the general RNS fallback. Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for director personal trades, whereas this is a major shareholder/stakeholder disclosure related to an offer.
2023-09-18 English
Announcement of FCA Approval and Timetable Update
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS announcement (RNS Number : 6639M) dated 15 September 2023. The content explicitly discusses a 'RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER' for Lookers PLC by Global Auto Holdings Limited, referencing the 'Takeover Code' and providing an 'ANNOUNCEMENT OF FCA APPROVAL AND TIMETABLE UPDATE'. It details the progression of a scheme of arrangement, including the Court Hearing date and the expected Effective Date, which are key elements of a takeover/merger process. This clearly falls under the category of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it is an announcement, it is a specific regulatory announcement about a major corporate transaction (takeover), which is more specific than the general RPA or RNS fallback. The key trigger is the detailed timetable and update regarding the takeover offer implementation.
2023-09-15 English
Form 8.3 - Lookers plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Lookers plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure required when a person or entity acquires or deals in relevant securities during a takeover offer, typically filed with the UK Takeover Panel. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS) and relates to a takeover (TAR), the specific nature of Form 8.3 disclosure regarding interests in securities during an offer aligns most closely with disclosures related to significant shareholdings or insider transactions during a M&A event. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Code Disclosure'. Let's evaluate the closest fits: 1. **DIRS (Director's Dealing):** This form reports dealings by a person with interests in relevant securities (which can include directors, but here it's Millennium International Management LP) during a takeover. It's related but not the primary definition. 2. **MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification):** This is for crossing ownership thresholds, but Form 8.3 is specific to takeover activity. 3. **TAR (M&A Activity):** This covers merger proposals or takeover bids. Since Form 8.3 is a direct consequence of a takeover situation, this is a strong candidate. 4. **RNS (Regulatory Filings):** This is the fallback for miscellaneous regulatory filings. Given the context of a 'Takeover Code' filing concerning interests in securities during an offer for Lookers plc, this is a mandatory disclosure related to the M&A process. Therefore, **TAR (M&A Activity)** is the most appropriate classification, as Form 8.3 is intrinsically linked to an ongoing takeover bid or offer situation.
2023-09-15 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 interests and dealings in the securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific disclosure relates to Lookers plc, which is the subject of an offer. While it involves share dealings and interests, the context is highly specific to a takeover bid regulated by the Takeover Code, which is a form of regulatory disclosure related to corporate activity, but not a standard periodic report (10-K, IR) or a general insider trade report (DIRS). Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (like Form 8.3), the most appropriate fallback category is "Regulatory Filings" (RNS), as it is a mandatory filing made to a regulatory body (the Takeover Panel) concerning an ongoing corporate action (takeover).
2023-09-14 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 interests and dealings in securities during a takeover offer. While it relates to a potential takeover (M&A activity), the specific nature of this filing is an insider/significant shareholder disclosure related to a takeover situation. This type of disclosure is not explicitly covered by the provided codes (like TAR for M&A activity itself, or DIRS for general director dealing). Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover context, and it doesn't fit perfectly into the other categories, it falls best under the general regulatory filing fallback category, RNS, as it is a mandatory disclosure to the Takeover Panel/Regulatory Information Service.
2023-09-13 English

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