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Ticker · MSI ISIN · GB0005957005 LEI · 213800Q34ZAXQ582YL41 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,211 across all filing types
Latest filing 2017-05-09 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL MSI

About MS INTERNATIONAL PLC

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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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Circular and Notice of General Meeting
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Circular and Notice of General Meeting' and discusses the approval of a 'Class 1 circular in relation to the Transaction' (a merger) and announces a 'General Meeting' to allow shareholders to vote on resolutions. It also provides a detailed timetable of events related to the meeting and the transaction. This content strongly indicates materials related to soliciting shareholder votes and providing necessary information for a general meeting, which aligns with the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). However, since it specifically mentions the 'Notice of General Meeting' and the circular itself, and the context involves a major transaction requiring shareholder approval, it is closely related to AGM/EGM materials. Given the options, the document is an announcement regarding a General Meeting and the associated circular, which is a key component of shareholder voting/meeting materials. The presence of 'Notice of General Meeting' and the focus on shareholder voting resolutions points towards AGM-R or PSI. Since it is a 'Circular and Notice of General Meeting' related to a major transaction, it serves as the primary document for shareholders to consider before voting, making it highly relevant to both AGM-R (if it were the AGM) and PSI. Since the document is an announcement about the circular and the meeting itself, and it is not a simple voting result (DVA), it is best classified as related to the meeting process. Given the explicit mention of 'Notice of General Meeting' and the context of seeking approval for a major transaction, AGM-R (AGM Information) is a strong candidate, as General Meetings often fall under this umbrella for classification purposes, especially when they involve a circular detailing the proposal. Alternatively, PSI (Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement) is also highly relevant as the Circular is the information statement soliciting approval. Since the document is an announcement of the Circular and the Notice of Meeting, and it contains detailed information about the proposed transaction and the meeting timetable, it functions as the core information package for the vote. I will select AGM-R as it directly references the General Meeting, which is the core event being organized.
2017-05-09 English
Trading and Transaction Update
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (5606E) and the date (09 May 2017), indicating it is a regulatory announcement from a UK-listed company (Micro Focus International plc). The content discusses a 'Trading and Transaction Update' related to the merger with HPE Software, providing preliminary trading figures and updates on regulatory approvals (CFIUS) and shareholder votes (Circular convening a general meeting). It is not a full financial report (like 10-K or IR), nor is it solely an earnings release (ER) or a proxy statement (PSI). Since it is a formal, time-sensitive announcement disseminated via the Regulatory News Service (RNS) system, and it covers multiple operational and transactional updates that don't fit a more specific category like DIV or DIRS, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category.
2017-05-09 English
Circular
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'Proposed Merger with Seattle SpinCo, Inc.... and Notice of General Meeting'. It contains extensive financial data, including historical financial information (HPE Software Historical Financial Information) and Pro Forma Financial Information related to the proposed transaction. Crucially, it includes detailed reconciliations of non-IFRS measures (Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted EBITDA, etc.) for the financial years ended 30 April 2014, 2015, and 2016. The presence of detailed financial statements, management explanations (implied by the structure and content), and the explicit mention of a 'General Meeting' combined with detailed financial analysis strongly suggests this is a comprehensive document related to a major corporate event, likely a scheme of arrangement or merger requiring shareholder approval. Since it contains detailed financial performance data, historical results, and forward-looking pro forma data, it functions as a detailed report for investors regarding the transaction. Given the context of a merger proposal requiring a General Meeting, this document serves as the primary disclosure document for the transaction, which often aligns with the scope of an Annual Report (10-K) or a detailed Interim Report (IR) if it were quarterly, but here it is a specific scheme document. However, the structure, which includes a 'Notice of General Meeting' and detailed financial analysis for a major corporate action (merger), is characteristic of a scheme circular or a document that serves a similar purpose to a comprehensive annual/interim report detailing the business context for a vote. Since it contains detailed financial performance data for multiple years and pro forma data, it is more than just an announcement (RPA). Given the comprehensive nature and the inclusion of historical financial data and management discussion points (even if focused on the transaction), it fits best as a comprehensive report. If this were a US filing, it might be a proxy statement (DEF 14A) or a registration statement, but among the provided codes, the detailed financial content points away from simple announcements. Since it is a document detailing a major corporate action and includes historical financial data, it is most closely aligned with a comprehensive report. If the document's primary purpose is to solicit votes for a General Meeting regarding a merger, it functions as a Proxy Statement (PSI) or a document leading up to an AGM. The presence of the 'Notice of General Meeting' and the recommendation to vote in favor strongly points towards a Proxy Solicitation document. The document explicitly mentions the 'Form of Proxy' and the 'Notice of General Meeting'. Therefore, Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI) is the most accurate classification for a document soliciting votes for a General Meeting concerning a major transaction, even though it contains extensive financial data. Revisiting the definitions: AGM-R is for presentations at the meeting. PSI is for materials sent to shareholders to provide information and request votes. This document clearly requests votes via the accompanying proxy form and provides the necessary information for that vote (the merger details and financial context). The document length is very large (933k chars), confirming it is a full report, not just an announcement (RPA).
2017-05-09 English
Annual Report and Accounts
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Annual Report and Accounts 2017' and contains comprehensive financial statements, an executive chairman's statement, strategic reports, and auditor reports. It covers the full fiscal year ending 30 April 2017, which aligns with the definition of a 10-K (Annual Report). FY 2017
2017-04-30 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is very short (1062 characters) and explicitly states it is providing 'Additional information' via an 'RNS Number'. The content details the 'Total Voting Rights' (229,674,479 shares) and serves as a notification to the market in conformity with DTR 5.6.1. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding the total number of shares with voting rights, often issued via the Regulatory News Service (RNS), fits best under the category for general regulatory announcements or specific voting rights notifications. Since there is a specific category for 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), and this document directly relates to the denominator used for shareholder voting interest notifications, DVA is the most precise fit. However, given the context of the RNS number and the general nature of the disclosure (not the *results* of a vote, but the *basis* for voting), it also strongly aligns with the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, which is often used for mandatory DTR disclosures. Reviewing the definitions, DVA is for 'Official results from shareholder votes'. This is a notification of the total share count, which is a prerequisite for voting calculations. Given the presence of 'RNS Number' and the nature of the disclosure (DTR compliance), RNS is a strong candidate. However, since the core information is about the total voting rights, DVA is highly relevant. Let's re-evaluate: DVA is for 'Official results from shareholder votes'. This is not results, but the total share count. Therefore, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback) is the most appropriate classification for a standard DTR 5.6.1 notification that doesn't fit a more specific category like DIV or DIRS.
2017-04-28 English
Board Changes Pursuant to HPE Software Merger
Board/Management Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (1840D) and the date (25 April 2017), indicating it is a regulatory announcement from the UK market. The core subject is the 'Announcement of Board Changes Pursuant to Micro Focus and HPE Software Merger,' detailing the appointment and resignation of directors (Silke Scheiber, Darren Roos, John Schultz, Steve Schuckenbrock, Tom Virden, Stephen Murdoch). This content directly relates to changes in the company's board of directors and senior management. This aligns perfectly with the definition for Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is an RNS filing, the specific content is highly targeted, making MANG the most appropriate classification over the general RNS fallback.
2017-04-25 English

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