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Ticker · PTEC ISIN · IM00B7S9G985 LEI · 21380068TTB6Z9ZEU548 IL Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities
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Filings indexed 955 across all filing types
Latest filing 2021-11-12 M&A Activity
Country IM Isle of Man
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About Playtech PLC

https://www.playtech.com/

Playtech is a technology company that provides business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology for the online gambling sector. The company's core product is its PAM+ (Player Account Management) platform, an open and scalable system that offers operators a comprehensive suite of tools for player engagement, promotions, and responsible gaming. Playtech develops and supplies a diverse portfolio of gaming content, including online casino games, live dealer casino, online poker, bingo, and sports betting solutions. Its products are designed for seamless integration with both its own suite and third-party systems, offering operators flexible, end-to-end solutions tailored for regulated markets.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Publication of Scheme Document
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated November 12, 2021, detailing a 'RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION' of Playtech plc by Aristocrat (UK) Holdings Limited. The core purpose of the announcement is the 'Publication of the Scheme Document' related to this takeover offer, which involves court meetings and general meetings for shareholder approval. This clearly falls under the category of a major corporate transaction, specifically a takeover or merger activity. The definition for M&A Activity (Code: TAR) is 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids.' Although it is an announcement about a document (Scheme Document), the subject matter is fundamentally a takeover bid, making TAR a more specific fit than the general 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) or 'Regulatory Filing' (RNS). The document explicitly discusses the terms of the acquisition, the timetable, and shareholder voting required for the scheme, which is central to a takeover bid.
2021-11-12 English
Form 8.3 - Playtech PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Playtech PLC' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required under the UK Takeover Code when a person acquires an interest in shares or a short position exceeding 1% of the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This type of filing relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover process, which is a specific regulatory disclosure. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it distinct. It is not a general Director's Dealing report (DIRS) but a specific disclosure related to a takeover bid. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with transactions by parties involved in an offer, it most closely aligns with filings related to M&A activity (TAR) or, if that is too broad, it falls under general Regulatory Filings (RNS). Given the specific nature of the disclosure tied directly to a takeover process ('offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates'), TAR (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category, as these forms are integral to monitoring takeover bids.
2021-11-11 English
Form 8.3 - Playtech plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Playtech plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure or Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interests in relevant securities during a takeover situation involving Playtech plc. This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid, which falls under regulatory reporting concerning share ownership and transactions related to corporate control events. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code points towards a specialized regulatory filing related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during a bid. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is too narrow as this is a mandatory disclosure by a major shareholder/stakeholder during a takeover, not just routine director trading. 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is for general threshold crossings, not specifically takeover code disclosures. 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is the most appropriate category as Form 8.3 is intrinsically linked to the rules governing takeover bids.
2021-11-10 English
Form 8.3 - Playtech plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - Playtech plc" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person with interests in relevant securities during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid, which falls under regulatory filings concerning corporate actions, specifically takeovers. While it is a specific regulatory disclosure, it does not fit neatly into the provided categories like 10-K, ER, or IR. However, the content is highly specific to insider/significant shareholder dealings related to a takeover, which is a form of regulatory disclosure. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a third-party disclosure related to a takeover, it is fundamentally about security interests and dealings. A more appropriate category for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed (like 13D, 13G, or specific takeover code filings) is often the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) or, if focusing on the nature of the disclosure (insider/significant holder activity), DIRS might be considered. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests/dealings in securities during an offer, and it is not a standard director's dealing report (Form 3/4/5 equivalent), it is best classified as a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest thematic fit for security interest disclosure, but 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the safest fallback for specific, non-standard regulatory forms. Since the document details the position and dealings of an entity (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer for Playtech plc, it is a mandatory disclosure under takeover rules. I will classify this as DIRS as it concerns the disclosure of interests and dealings in securities, which is the core function, even though it's under the Takeover Code rather than standard insider trading rules. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. Given the focus on security interests and dealings, DIRS is a strong candidate, but since it's not explicitly a director, RNS is safer as a general regulatory filing.
2021-11-09 English
Form 8.3 - Playtech PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offeror/offeree (Playtech Plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the UK Takeover Code and deals with interests in securities during an offer period. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning securities transactions/holdings, it falls best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a specific regulatory announcement disseminated via RNS, or potentially DIRS if the focus was purely on insider trading outside a takeover context. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and Form 8.3, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing bucket, as DIRS is usually reserved for standard director dealing reports (like Form 4 in the US or DTR3 in the UK outside of takeover periods). The document ends with RNS distribution boilerplate.
2021-11-09 English
Replacement: Form 8.3 - Playtech PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of disclosure relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (related to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is a specialized regulatory filing concerning M&A activity or significant ownership changes, which often falls under general regulatory announcements or specific transaction reporting. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and this document details the holdings and dealings of 'Interexpo Trading Ltd' in relation to the 'Playtech plc' offer. Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it is most closely aligned with insider/director dealings or a specific regulatory filing. Because it is a formal disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel (a regulatory body) regarding ownership/dealing during a potential takeover, and it is not a general M&A announcement (TAR) or a standard director dealing report (DIRS) which is usually Form 3/4/5 equivalent, it fits best as a specific regulatory filing related to insider activity. However, looking closely at the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is for personal share transactions by directors and executives. This is a disclosure by a person with interests in securities (Interexpo Trading Ltd, linked to Rain Kivisik) during an offer, which is a specific type of insider transaction reporting under the Takeover Code. Given the options, DIRS is the closest fit for reporting personal/related party security interests and dealings, even though the form number is specific to takeover rules. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. Since it details ownership and dealings of an interested party during a potential offer, DIRS is a strong candidate, but Form 8.3 is fundamentally about takeover compliance. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives'. This is a disclosure by an entity related to an individual concerning an offer. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is mandatory disclosure during a takeover, it is a specialized regulatory filing. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it involves reporting interests/dealings, DIRS is plausible, but RNS (General regulatory announcements) is safer for non-standard forms. However, Form 8.3 is a direct report of a 'dealing disclosure' by an interested party. I will classify it as DIRS as it reports dealings/interests of an insider/related party, which is the core function, despite the takeover context.
2021-11-08 English

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