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Ticker · MSI ISIN · GB0005957005 LEI · 213800Q34ZAXQ582YL41 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,210 across all filing types
Latest filing 2022-08-31 M&A Activity
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL MSI

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MS INTERNATIONAL PLC is a specialist engineering company that operates through four distinct divisions. The Defence division designs, manufactures, and services advanced defence equipment. The Forgings division produces high-quality fork-arms for the forklift truck, construction, agricultural, and quarrying industries, as well as open die forgings. The Petrol Station Superstructures division specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of petrol station superstructures and forecourts. The Corporate Branding division provides comprehensive signage, restyling, and wayfinding solutions for clients in the energy, automotive, hospitality, and corporate markets.

Recent filings

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Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' under the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code")'. Rule 2.9 announcements are mandatory disclosures by an offeree company during an offer period, detailing the total number of shares in issue and ISINs. This type of announcement is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover/merger activity, but it is not the primary M&A document (like a Scheme Document or Offer Document). Since it is a formal, required announcement related to a takeover, and the definitions provided include 'M&A Activity (Code: TAR)' and 'Regulatory Filings (Code: RNS)', we must choose the best fit. Rule 2.9 is a specific regulatory disclosure required during a takeover. Given the context of the Code and the nature of the disclosure (share capital confirmation during an offer), it strongly relates to the takeover process, which points towards TAR (M&A Activity). However, the document itself is a formal regulatory announcement published via RNS (indicated by the RNS Number and the RNS distribution tracker image). Since TAR is defined as 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids,' and this is a mandatory disclosure *during* a bid process, TAR is highly relevant. If TAR is too broad, RNS is the general regulatory fallback. Given the specific reference to the 'Code' and the context of an ongoing acquisition (mentioned via references to Rule 2.7 Announcement and Scheme Document), this is a mandatory regulatory filing related to the takeover. In many classification schemes, specific takeover disclosures fall under M&A Activity (TAR). However, the structure and publication method (RNS Number) suggest a general regulatory filing. Since the document is a formal, required disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, and it is not the main M&A document (like a Scheme Document), it fits best as a specific regulatory filing related to the M&A process. Given the options, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most specific category related to the content (Rule 2.9 during an offer), even though it is disseminated via RNS. I will classify it as TAR because the core subject is the share capital status during a takeover bid.
2022-08-31 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "Rule 2.9 Announcement" issued by Micro Focus International plc on August 30, 2022. Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code") requires the offeree company to announce its total number of shares in issue (including treasury shares) and ISIN at the time of the announcement, typically during a takeover process. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover/merger activity, but it is not the primary M&A announcement (TAR) or a general regulatory filing (RNS). Given the context of the Code and the specific nature of the disclosure (share capital confirmation during an ongoing offer), it fits best under the category related to M&A activity or a specific regulatory disclosure tied to it. Since the document is a formal announcement mandated by the Takeover Code regarding share capital during an acquisition process, and it is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) or a general capital change (SHA), it is most closely associated with the M&A context. However, looking at the provided codes, 'TAR' is for M&A Activity (proposals/bids). 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Since this is a very specific, mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, and it is not a general report, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate general category for mandatory, non-report-specific regulatory announcements that don't fit elsewhere, although 'TAR' relates to the underlying event. Given the structure of the definitions, 'RNS' serves as the catch-all for specific regulatory notices like this one that aren't financial reports or management changes. The document is short, formal, and references the Code, making it a regulatory announcement.
2022-08-30 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' under the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code")'. Rule 2.9 announcements are mandatory disclosures regarding the total number of shares in issue during a takeover process. This type of announcement is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover/merger activity, which aligns best with the 'M&A Activity' category (TAR) or, given its nature as a mandatory regulatory filing related to a takeover, it could also be considered a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). However, since the context is clearly about a takeover (referencing Rule 2.7 Announcement and the Acquisition), and the definition for TAR is 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids,' TAR is the most specific fit. The document is not a full report, but a specific announcement related to the takeover process.
2022-08-26 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' made by Micro Focus International plc in accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 'Code'). Rule 2.9 announcements typically disclose the total number of shares in issue when a takeover offer is announced or pending, which is exactly what this document does (confirming 336,020,900 ordinary shares in issue). This type of mandatory disclosure related to a takeover/merger process falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR) or, more specifically, a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover. Since 'TAR' covers merger proposals or takeover bids, and this is a specific regulatory disclosure tied directly to the ongoing takeover process referenced via the Rule 2.7 Announcement, TAR is the most appropriate classification. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to a takeover event.
2022-08-26 English
Notice of Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is a formal announcement via RNS (London Stock Exchange news service) titled 'Notice of Half Year Results and Investor presentation'. It explicitly states that the 'unaudited half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 are expected to be released on 8 September 2022.' It also announces a subsequent investor presentation. Since the document itself is not the comprehensive half-year report (IR) but rather an announcement about *when* the report will be released, it fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The document length (4784 chars) is short, supporting the 'announcement vs. report' distinction (Rule 2).
2022-08-19 English
Block Listing Six Monthly Return
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and the closing statement referencing RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The content explicitly details 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURNS' for various employee share schemes (Incentive Plan 2005, Sharesave Plan 2006, etc.), covering the period from February 2022 to August 2022. This type of routine filing concerning the balance of unallotted securities under employee share schemes, issued via RNS, is a standard regulatory disclosure. Since it is a specific regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the definitions for 10-K, ER, IR, or DIRS, and it is not merely announcing a report (it contains the data), the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS.
2022-08-05 English

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