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Ticker · B4B ISIN · DE000BFB0019 LEI · 5299006EQ03K3SSUYS12 F Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2019-11-07 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country DE Germany
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METRO AG is a leading international food wholesaler specializing in serving the needs of professional customers, particularly in the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HoReCa) sector, as well as independent traders. The company operates a multichannel business model that integrates its network of cash-and-carry stores with a robust delivery service and digital solutions. It offers a comprehensive assortment of food and non-food products. Operations are conducted primarily under the METRO and Makro brand names.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Major Shareholding Notification 2019
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Voting Rights Announcements' and contains sections like 'Notification of Major Holdings', detailing changes in voting rights percentages (from 15.20% to 2.71%) for a specific shareholder (Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH) in METRO AG, referencing German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) sections. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification, which tracks changes in significant ownership thresholds. Although the header mentions 'Voting Rights Announcements', the content structure aligns perfectly with the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ) which covers changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds.
2019-11-07 English
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements 2019
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Notification of Major Holdings' and details changes in voting rights percentages (crossing thresholds) for a specific person (Patrik Tkáč) in METRO AG, referencing German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) sections. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification, which tracks changes in significant ownership levels crossing regulatory thresholds. The filing type code for this is MRQ.
2019-11-07 English
Major Shareholding Notification 2019
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Voting Rights Announcements' and contains detailed tables regarding the 'Notification of Major Holdings' under German securities law (WpHG). It reports changes in voting rights percentages (e.g., from 17.52% to 29.99% direct holding) and the crossing of thresholds by a specific person (Daniel Křetínský) and associated entities. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification, which tracks changes in significant ownership levels crossing regulatory thresholds. The code for this is MRQ.
2019-11-07 English
Datum:30.10.2019
AGM Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification regarding the application of exemption provisions under Section 264 (3) of the German Commercial Code (HGB) for a subsidiary (MGL METRO Group Logistics Warehousing Beteiligungs GmbH). It outlines a declaration of liability by the parent company (METRO Dienstleistungs-Holding GmbH) to fulfill the requirements for financial statement exemption. This is a regulatory disclosure regarding corporate accounting and liability, which does not fit into specific categories like earnings releases or annual reports, making 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) the most appropriate classification.
2019-10-30 German
METRO AG sells majority interest in METRO China to Wumei Technology Group
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is an 'Ad-hoc' announcement dated October 11, 2019, disclosing the sale of METRO AG's majority interest in METRO China to Wumei Technology Group. This type of announcement, detailing a significant corporate transaction like a disposal/sale, is typically classified as a major corporate event notification. Since there is no specific category for 'Merger & Acquisition Activity' that perfectly covers a 'Disposal' outside of the 'TAR' (M&A Activity) definition, and this is a material, non-financial results announcement, it fits best under the general regulatory announcement category, RNS, as it is an 'inside information' disclosure under MAR. However, given the nature of the transaction (sale/disposal), 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most specific fit for a transaction involving the transfer of a significant business unit/interest, even if it's a disposal rather than a merger or takeover bid. Since the definition for TAR is 'Merger Proposals or Takeover Bids', and this is a disposal, it is a borderline case. Given the context of major corporate actions, and the fact that it is a material transaction disclosure (Ad-hoc/Inside Information), RNS is the safest fallback, but TAR is often used broadly for significant M&A-like transactions. Let's re-evaluate the options. It is not an ER, IR, 10-K, or CT. It is a major corporate action. TAR is for M&A. A disposal is a form of M&A activity. I will classify it as TAR as it relates to a major transaction involving the sale of a business unit. If TAR is strictly limited to 'proposals' or 'bids', RNS would be the fallback. Given the high specificity required, and that this is a completed agreement for sale, TAR is the most relevant category for significant corporate transactions.
2019-10-11 English
METRO AG confirms far advanced negotiations with Wumei Technology Group regarding a sale of a majority interest in METRO China
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is an 'Ad-hoc' announcement dated October 11, 2019, disclosing 'inside information' regarding 'far advanced negotiations' concerning the 'sale of a majority interest in METRO China' to Wumei Technology Group. This describes a potential merger or acquisition activity (Disposal/Sale). Based on the provided definitions, the category 'M&A Activity (Code: TAR)' is the most appropriate fit for announcements related to merger proposals or takeover bids, which includes significant asset disposals leading to a change in control or structure. It is not an ER (Earnings Release), CT (Call Transcript), or 10-K (Annual Report). Since it is a specific corporate action announcement, TAR is preferred over the general fallback RNS.
2019-10-11 English

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