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Rockhopper Exploration PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · RKH ISIN · GB00B0FVQX23 LEI · 213800IPXW6XRLVCL581 IL Mining and quarrying
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Filings indexed 665 across all filing types
Latest filing 2015-11-27 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL RKH

About Rockhopper Exploration PLC

https://rockhopperexploration.co.uk/

Rockhopper Exploration PLC is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Its principal activities involve the exploration, appraisal, and development of hydrocarbon acreage, with key interests concentrated in the North Falkland Basin. The company's primary asset is the Sea Lion oil field, a significant discovery it made in 2010. The company's strategy is focused on progressing the phased development of the Sea Lion project towards production.

Recent filings

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Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details the total voting rights as of November 27, 2015, following the issuance of new shares under a Share Incentive Plan (SIP). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding the total number of shares with voting rights, often triggered by changes in capital structure or required monthly/periodically, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is a standard regulatory announcement rather than a specific report like 10-K, ER, or DIV. Although it relates to share capital, it is framed as a compliance disclosure via RNS.
2015-11-27 English
Posting of Circular and Notice of General Meeting
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is an announcement dated November 27, 2015, issued via RNS (Regulatory Information Service) number 1431H. The key subject is the 'Posting of Circular and Notice of General Meeting' related to a previously announced Merger with Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL). This announcement explicitly states that the Circular and Notice of General Meeting are being posted to shareholders and provides details for the upcoming General Meeting (December 14, 2015). A document that announces the distribution of materials for a shareholder meeting, such as a Circular or Notice of Meeting, is typically classified as related to the meeting itself or the solicitation materials. Since it announces the posting of materials for a General Meeting, it strongly relates to shareholder voting and meeting information. The most specific category covering meeting materials and voting information is 'Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement' (PSI), although 'AGM Information' (AGM-R) is also relevant if this were an AGM. Given the context of a 'Circular and Notice of General Meeting' related to a merger, it is highly specific to shareholder action. However, the document is primarily an announcement about the posting of these materials, not the materials themselves. If the document were the actual Proxy Statement or the AGM presentation, PSI or AGM-R would fit. Since it is a short announcement (2426 chars) stating that the documents are being posted, it fits the 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) criteria under the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule, as it announces the availability of other documents (Circular and Notice). Alternatively, because it specifically concerns a General Meeting and the associated documentation, it could be classified as AGM-R if the meeting is the AGM, or PSI if it's a proxy solicitation. Given the explicit mention of 'Notice of General Meeting' and the context of a merger, it is most closely related to the meeting process. Since it is an announcement of the posting of the notice/circular, RPA is a strong candidate, but AGM-R covers materials shared during the AGM process. Let's re-evaluate based on the definitions: AGM-R is for 'Presentations and materials shared during the Annual General Meeting (AGM)'. This is an announcement about the posting of the Notice and Circular for a General Meeting (which may or may not be the AGM). PSI is for 'Materials sent to shareholders to provide information and request votes for meetings'. This announcement is about the posting of those materials. Given the explicit mention of the General Meeting and the nature of the documents being posted (Circular and Notice), it is highly relevant to the meeting process. However, the document itself is a regulatory announcement about the posting. If we strictly follow the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule for short announcements about posting documents, RPA is appropriate. If we prioritize the subject matter (General Meeting Notice), AGM-R or PSI is better. Since it is a notice about a General Meeting, and the materials being posted are the core documents for that meeting, AGM-R (AGM Information) is the best fit for the subject matter, even if it's an announcement of the posting, as it directly relates to the AGM/EGM process materials. If it were purely a generic regulatory update, RNS would be used. Given the specific nature of the meeting notice, AGM-R is chosen over the generic RPA.
2015-11-27 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 1138H' 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 UBS Investment Bank/Group AG crossing a voting rights threshold (9%) in Rockhopper Exploration Plc on November 24, 2015. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in significant share ownership thresholds aligns perfectly with the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is the more specific category for this content type.
2015-11-26 English
Recommended all-share merger
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document is an official announcement dated November 24, 2015, detailing a 'RECOMMENDED ALL-SHARE MERGER' between Rockhopper Exploration plc and Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL). It explicitly mentions the transaction structure ('scheme of arrangement'), the consideration (share exchange ratio), shareholder voting requirements, and refers to future documents like the 'Scheme Document'. This content directly relates to a proposed merger or takeover activity. Therefore, the appropriate classification is M&A Activity (TAR). The document is a full announcement, not just a notice of publication (RPA/RNS), as it contains the substantive details of the transaction.
2015-11-24 English
Isobel - 2 Well Spud
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and the closing statement 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. This indicates it is a regulatory announcement made via the London Stock Exchange's Regulatory News Service (RNS). The content details an operational update regarding a well spudding ('Isobel - 2 Well Spud') and future expectations, which is a typical event-driven disclosure. Since there is no specific category for operational updates that aren't financial results (ER/IR) or management changes (MANG), and it is a general regulatory announcement, the most appropriate fallback category is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length is short (3063 chars), but it is reporting an event, not announcing the publication of a separate, larger report, so RPA is less suitable than RNS for this type of operational news bulletin.
2015-11-23 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 3539G' and contains the structure of a TR-1 notification, which is a standard form used in the UK/EU for notifying major changes in shareholdings or voting rights. Specifically, Section 2 indicates 'An acquisition or disposal of voting rights' is the reason, and Section 7 shows a threshold crossing (8.03%). This type of filing, reporting insider or major shareholder transactions, maps directly to the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) category if it were an executive, or more broadly, a notification of changes in significant share ownership. Since the filer is 'Carlson Capital UK LLP' and the notification is about crossing a voting rights threshold (8.03%), this falls under 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the entity was deemed an insider, but MRQ is the most precise fit for crossing ownership thresholds. However, looking closely at the provided definitions, DIRS is for 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. MRQ is for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. Since this is a notification about crossing a threshold by a major shareholder (Carlson Capital UK LLP), MRQ is the best fit. The presence of 'RNS Number' suggests it is also a general regulatory filing, but MRQ is more specific.
2015-11-19 English

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