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Lotus Bakeries NV — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · LOTB ISIN · BE0003604155 LEI · 5493004C0K34IFI67I03 BR Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 744 across all filing types
Latest filing 2020-07-31 Declaration of Voting R…
Country BE Belgium
Listing BR LOTB

About Lotus Bakeries NV

https://www.lotusbakeries.com/

Lotus Bakeries is a global company active in the indulgent and natural snacking segments. The company is renowned for its Lotus Biscoff brand, which features a unique caramelized cookie, a popular spread made from the cookies, and related confectionery products. Complementing its traditional offerings, Lotus Bakeries has a significant presence in the better-for-you snacking category through its Lotus Natural Foods division. This division includes a portfolio of brands such as nākd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, and Peter's Yard, which offer a range of wholefood bars, fruit snacks, and other natural snack options to a worldwide consumer base.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
31.07.2020_wijziging stemrechten_NL.pdf
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is a press release ('Persbericht') announcing a change in the total number of voting rights ('WIJZIGING TOTAAL AANTAL STEMRECHTEN'). It explicitly states that this disclosure is made pursuant to Article 15 of the law concerning the disclosure of major shareholdings, which mandates the publication of changes in capital, voting rights securities, and voting rights. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in voting rights or capital structure, especially when triggered by specific legal thresholds or internal capital changes, aligns best with categories related to share structure or regulatory notifications. Since it details the total number of voting rights (the denominator for major shareholding notifications) and is a formal announcement, it relates closely to share capital changes or major shareholding notifications. However, the core subject is the official count of voting rights following a specific corporate action (conversion of shares). This fits best under 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) if the change is fundamental, or potentially 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) as the result directly impacts the denominator used for MRQ filings. Given the explicit focus on the total number of voting rights ('Totaal aantal stemrechten') and the legal requirement cited, it is a direct notification about the capital structure's voting component. 'SHA' (Share Issue/Capital Change) is the most appropriate fit for a formal announcement detailing the resulting total voting rights after a capital structure adjustment, even if minor, as it directly impacts the share base.
2020-07-31 Dutch
PB_Transparantiekennisgeving_EN.pdf
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled "DISCLOSURE CONCERNING A TRANSPARENCY NOTIFICATION" and explicitly discusses the receipt of a notification regarding a change in shareholding percentage, specifically crossing the 70% threshold due to passive crossing and detailing voting rights changes. This directly relates to reporting changes in significant share ownership levels by an entity. This aligns perfectly with the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). The document length is short (3850 chars), but it is the primary disclosure itself, not an announcement of a separate report, thus ruling out RPA/RNS based on the 'Menu vs Meal' rule for this specific content type.
2020-06-09 English
PB_Transparantiekennisgeving_NL.pdf
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled "OPENBAARMAKING OVER EEN TRANSPARANTIEKENNISGEVING" (Disclosure about a Transparency Notification) and explicitly references Article 14, first paragraph, of the law regarding the disclosure of major shareholdings. It details that 'Stichting Administratiekantoor van aandelen Lotus Bakeries' crossed the 70% voting rights threshold. This type of filing, concerning changes in significant share ownership or control thresholds, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category (MRQ). Although it is a formal disclosure, it is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) or a report itself (like 10-K or IR). The document length is relatively short (3997 chars), but its content is the notification itself, not an announcement *about* a report.
2020-06-09 Dutch
08.06.2020_change voting rights_EN.pdf
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled "PRESS RELEASE: CHANGE OF TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS" and explicitly states that it is announcing the total number of voting rights following a change (implementation of double voting rights). It provides the new total number of voting securities and voting rights, which serves as the denominator for major holding notifications. This content directly relates to changes in capital structure or voting rights disclosure, which aligns best with the 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) category, as it details the resulting voting rights denominator after a capital structure event (double voting rights implementation). Although it is a press release, the core subject matter is a capital/share structure change, making SHA more specific than a general RNS or RPA. Given the document length (2880 chars) and its specific focus on the final voting rights count, SHA is the most appropriate classification.
2020-06-08 English
08.06.2020_wijziging stemrechten_NL.pdf
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is a press release ('PERSBERICHT') dated 08/06/2020, announcing a 'WIJZIGING TOTAAL AANTAL STEMRECHTEN' (Change in Total Number of Voting Rights). It explicitly cites Article 15 of the relevant law requiring publication of changes in capital and voting rights, and details the new total number of voting rights (1,283,196) following a double voting rights implementation at the EGM on May 8, 2020. This type of announcement, focusing specifically on the official count of voting rights and capital structure changes related to shareholder rights, aligns most closely with the 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), as it is a direct consequence and publication of voting rights mechanics.
2020-06-08 Dutch
Lotus Bakeries acquires majority of remaining stake of Natural Balance Foods Founders
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled with an acquisition announcement ("LOTUS BAKERIES ACQUIRES MAJORITY OF REMAINING STAKE...") and is explicitly labeled as a "Press release" issued on "22 May 2020 - before market". It details a transaction involving the purchase of shares and changes in management structure (Founders stepping away from day-to-day management). This type of corporate action announcement, which is not a standard periodic financial report (like 10-K or IR) or a specific regulatory filing like insider trading (DIRS) or dividend notice (DIV), fits best under the category of a general corporate announcement or news release. Since the definitions do not explicitly cover M&A announcements (TAR is for merger *proposals* or *takeover bids*, which this is not, but rather a majority stake acquisition), and it is a formal press release, the most appropriate general category for significant, non-standard corporate news that doesn't fit elsewhere is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which serves as a fallback for miscellaneous announcements. However, given the content is a major corporate transaction (acquisition/change of control), and it is a press release, it is often classified as a general corporate action. Reviewing the options, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is for merger proposals or takeover bids. This is an acquisition of a majority stake in an existing partnership. Since it is a press release announcing a significant corporate event (acquisition/change in control/management change), and it is not a standard financial report, RNS is the best fit as a general regulatory/corporate announcement fallback, although 'TAR' might be considered if the definition was broader. Given the specific nature of the text detailing an acquisition and management transition, and lacking a specific 'Acquisition Announcement' code, RNS is the safest general classification for a press release of this nature that isn't a financial report or specific insider/dividend filing.
2020-05-22 English

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