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Ticker · RWS ISIN · GB00BVFCZV34 LEI · 213800YGBGTTSKUVK111 IL Professional, scientific and technical activities
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Latest filing 2017-02-21 Major Shareholding Noti…
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About RWS HOLDINGS PLC

https://www.rws.com/

RWS is a provider of technology-enabled solutions for content, language, and intellectual property (IP). The company supports global enterprises by offering intelligent knowledge platforms for creating and managing structured content, alongside AI data services for training machine learning models. Its language division provides a comprehensive suite of localization services, translation management software, and neural machine translation technology. In the intellectual property sector, RWS delivers services for patent translation, international patent filing, and IP lifecycle management. The company's approach integrates advanced AI technology with deep human expertise to help organizations operate globally.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4627X' and contains a standardized form titled 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES'. This form details changes in significant share ownership (crossing the 7% threshold) by a shareholder ('Octopus Investments Nominees Limited'). This type of filing, which reports changes in major shareholdings, corresponds directly to the Major Shareholding Notification category.
2017-02-21 English
Completion of the acquisition of LUZ, Inc.
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated, indicating it is a regulatory announcement. The content explicitly states 'RWS Holdings plc' is 'pleased to announce today the completion of the acquisition of 100% of LUZ, Inc.' This is a material corporate event announcement regarding a merger/acquisition activity. While it relates to corporate structure changes, the primary focus is the completion of an acquisition, which aligns best with the M&A Activity category (TAR). However, the document is distributed via 'RNS' (Regulatory News Service) and is a general announcement, which often defaults to RNS if a more specific category like TAR isn't strictly defined for completion announcements. Given the options, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most specific fit for an acquisition completion. Since it is a formal announcement distributed via the LSE's news service, RNS is also a strong candidate, but TAR describes the *content* better. Since the definitions do not explicitly list a code for 'Acquisition Completion', and this is a standard regulatory news release, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the safest fallback, especially since the document explicitly states 'This information is provided by RNS'. I will classify it as RNS as it is a general regulatory news release, which is the defined fallback for miscellaneous filings.
2017-02-17 English
Result of AGM
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states 'RNS Number : 8872W' and 'RWS Holdings plc' and announces the 'Result of AGM'. It confirms that all resolutions proposed at the Annual General Meeting were duly passed. This directly relates to the outcome of the AGM. While it mentions the results, the primary focus is confirming the meeting's conclusion. The definition for AGM Information (AGM-R) covers 'Presentations and materials shared during the Annual General Meeting (AGM)'. Since this is the result announcement following the meeting, AGM-R is the most appropriate classification, as it pertains directly to the AGM event itself. It is not a DVA (Declaration of Voting Results) because DVA is for the official results, and this is a brief confirmation that resolutions passed, often preceding the detailed results which are stated to be available on the website shortly. Given the context of confirming the AGM's outcome, AGM-R is selected over DVA or RNS.
2017-02-14 English
AGM Statement
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is an 'AGM Statement' being delivered at the 'Annual General Meeting' by the Chairman. The RNS Number and the date (14 February 2017) indicate it is a regulatory filing related to this event. Since the content is the remarks made during the AGM, it directly corresponds to the AGM Information category.
2017-02-14 English
Acquisition and Placing
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement from RWS Holdings PLC, dated February 14, 2017, identified by the RNS Number (7764W). The content details two major corporate actions: the proposed acquisition of LUZ, Inc. and a simultaneous placing (issuance of new shares) to raise £40.0m to part-fund the acquisition. This combination of announcing a significant financing/fundraising activity (the Placing) alongside a major corporate transaction (Acquisition) strongly aligns with the definition of a Capital/Financing Update (CAP). While it involves share issuance (SHA) and M&A (TAR), the primary focus of the announcement is the capital raise to support the strategic acquisition, making CAP the most encompassing category for this type of combined event announcement. The document is not a full annual report (10-K), an earnings release (ER), or a simple dividend notice (DIV). It is a comprehensive corporate action announcement.
2017-02-14 English
Final Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it contains 'Results for the year ended 30 September 2016' and provides detailed financial highlights (Sales, Adjusted operating profit, EPS, Dividends) and operational reviews for the full fiscal year. This structure is characteristic of a comprehensive annual financial report. Although it is distributed via RNS (RNS Number : 0212R), the content itself is the full annual results, not just an announcement of the results. Since the definitions include 'Annual Report (Code: 10-K)' for official yearly reports covering full financial performance, and this document serves that function for a UK-listed company (even if it's not the specific SEC Form 10-K), the closest equivalent among the provided codes for a full annual financial performance review is 10-K, or potentially AR if 10-K is strictly reserved for US filers. Given the comprehensive nature covering the entire year, 10-K is the most appropriate classification for a full annual report, even if the distribution method is RNS. FY 2016
2016-12-06 English

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