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Ticker · NICL ISIN · GB0006389398 LEI · 213800EF5CMR3K8PND54 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 400 across all filing types
Latest filing 2014-03-13 Earnings Release
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL NICL

About NICHOLS PLC

https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/

Nichols plc is an international soft drinks group established in 1908. The company is primarily known as the producer of the iconic Vimto brand, a fruit-flavored beverage sold in numerous countries worldwide. Its diversified portfolio includes a range of still and carbonated soft drinks, cordials, and dispensed beverage systems, featuring owned and licensed brands such as ICEE and Feel Good. Nichols plc serves various market channels, including retail, wholesale, catering, and the licensed trade. The group operates globally with a significant presence in the UK, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on its brand character and long-term partnerships to deliver its products to a broad consumer base.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Preliminary Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states 'PRELIMINARY RESULTS' for the 'year ended 31 December 2013'. It contains detailed financial tables, including the Consolidated Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position, along with commentary from the Chairman and CEO. This structure is characteristic of a comprehensive annual financial report, which aligns with the definition of an Annual Report (10-K). However, since this is a 'Preliminary' result announcement, it often precedes the final audited 10-K filing. Given the comprehensive nature (full income statement, balance sheet summary, detailed commentary on performance, dividends, and outlook) and the fact that it covers the full fiscal year, it is a strong candidate for a full Annual Report (10-K) or a very detailed Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). Since it covers the full year and includes the Chairman's Statement and detailed financial tables, it is most accurately classified as the primary Annual Report document, even if labeled 'Preliminary Results' which often serves as the content for the 10-K filing. The presence of the RNS number suggests it was also released via the Regulatory News Service, but the content itself is the annual results package. If a specific 'Preliminary Earnings Release' code existed, it might fit there, but among the given options, 10-K is the best fit for full-year results, or IR if we strictly interpret 'Preliminary' as non-final, but 10-K covers the annual cycle best. Given the depth, I will classify it as 10-K, as preliminary results often contain the core data that forms the 10-K. FY 2013
2014-03-13 English
Pre-Close Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'Pre-Close Trading Statement' issued by Nichols plc on January 10, 2014, providing an update on sales and performance for the year ended December 31, 2013. It contains key financial highlights (sales figures, growth percentages) but explicitly states that the 'Preliminary results will be announced on 13 March 2014.' This structure—a brief update on performance before the official full report—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER). It is not the full Annual Report (10-K) or the comprehensive Interim Report (IR). It is a pre-close trading update, which aligns best with the definition of an Earnings Release (ER) which covers 'key highlights only' for a period. FY 2013
2014-01-10 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 0919V' and the footer 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details a 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES' concerning Brewin Dolphin Limited crossing a voting rights threshold (5%) in Nichols PLC on December 6th, 2013. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in significant shareholdings falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is the more specific and appropriate classification for a TR-1 form.
2013-12-09 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 2918S' and the closing statement 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details a 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES', specifically reporting an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by Brewin Dolphin Limited, crossing the 5% threshold. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is best classified under Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). While RNS is the source, MRQ is the specific regulatory filing type being reported.
2013-11-05 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document is very short (1417 characters) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number'. The content details a 'Director Shareholding' transaction where the Group Finance Director transferred shares to his wife. This directly matches the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers reports of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades). Although it uses the RNS service, the specific content dictates the DIRS classification over the general RNS fallback.
2013-08-08 English
Grants under the Long Term Incentive Plan
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number : 8253K' header, indicating it is a regulatory news service announcement from the London Stock Exchange. The content details the granting of share options (stock awards) to a director (Marnie Millard, Group Chief Executive) under the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). This type of transaction, involving personal share dealings by executives, directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (insider trades). Therefore, the appropriate code is DIRS.
2013-08-02 English

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