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Ticker · SNWS ISIN · GB00B17WCR61 LEI · 2138004O33ONVOOQXB02 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 537 across all filing types
Latest filing 2019-12-13 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SNWS

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https://www.smithsnews.co.uk/

Smiths News PLC is a wholesaler and distributor specializing in newspapers and magazines. The company operates a time-sensitive, seven-day-a-week supply chain, providing early morning, end-to-end logistics solutions. It serves a network of over 24,000 retailers, from large superstores to independent shops. In addition to its core print media distribution, the company also handles the distribution of books, consumables, collectables, and partworks for publishers and retailers. Leveraging its extensive experience, Smiths News operates as a scale logistics provider with the capability to expand its services beyond its primary market.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership thresholds, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The presence of 'RNS' at the end confirms it is a regulatory announcement distributed via the London Stock Exchange's news service. Therefore, the most specific classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ), although RNS is also applicable as the distribution channel.
2019-12-13 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly starts with 'RNS Number : 7560T' and contains the header 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the classification as MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification) over the general RNS fallback.
2019-11-18 English
Sale & Leaseback of Further Tuffnells Properties
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated 07 November 2019. It explicitly states that the information is considered 'Inside Information' prior to release under MAR regulation and is now in the public domain upon publication. The content details a specific corporate transaction: the sale and leaseback of Tuffnells properties, including transaction values, purchasers, and expected completion dates. This format—a formal announcement of a significant corporate event released via the London Stock Exchange's RNS system—is characteristic of a general regulatory announcement. Since the document is an announcement of a transaction (which doesn't fit 10-K, ER, or CAP specifically, although it involves capital structure/asset disposal), and it is explicitly marked as an RNS release, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category.
2019-11-07 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official notification disseminated via RNS (London Stock Exchange news service) concerning transactions in the company's shares by a director/Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR). The content explicitly details the purchase of shares by Gary Kennedy, a Non-executive Director, and references Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This perfectly matches the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS). Although it uses the RNS distribution system, the specific content dictates the DIRS classification over the general RNS fallback.
2019-11-06 English
Directorate and Executive Changes
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (3834S) and the header indicating it is an announcement from Connect Group PLC on 06 November 2019. The content explicitly details significant changes in senior management: the CEO stepping down and an Interim CEO being appointed, along with changes to Non-Executive Director roles related to a strategic review. This directly matches the definition for 'Board/Management Information' (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the core subject matter is management changes, making MANG the most specific and appropriate classification over the general 'RNS' fallback.
2019-11-06 English
Audited Preliminary Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it contains 'Audited Preliminary Results Announcement for the year ended 31 August 2019' and presents detailed financial figures (Revenue, Profit before tax, EPS, Dividend per share) for FY2019 compared to FY2018. It includes key financial highlights, management commentary on performance, and notes on non-IFRS measures. This content structure is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER) or an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR), but since it covers the full year ('year ended 31 August 2019') and uses the term 'Preliminary Results Announcement', it strongly suggests the initial release of the full-year audited figures. Given the comprehensive nature of the financial data presented, it is more than just a brief highlights release (ER). However, it is not the full, detailed 10-K filing. In many regulatory contexts, the 'Preliminary Results Announcement' released via RNS is classified as the initial formal disclosure of annual results, which aligns best with the Earnings Release (ER) category, or potentially an Interim Report (IR) if the definition is interpreted broadly for annual results disclosure. Since it is an announcement of *preliminary* results, and the document length is substantial (over 200k chars), it is likely the full text of the announcement, which is the primary disclosure mechanism before the final 10-K. The presence of the RNS Number and the announcement format points towards an initial results disclosure. Given the options, 'ER' (Earnings Release) is the most appropriate fit for the initial announcement of annual financial results, even though it is comprehensive. FY 2019
2019-11-06 English

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