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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 2019-08-31 Proxy Solicitation & In…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SNWS

About Smiths News PLC

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
Proxy Form 2019
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'Proxy Form' for Connect Group PLC's Annual General Meeting. It contains instructions for shareholders to appoint a proxy, vote on specific resolutions (such as receiving accounts, approving remuneration, and re-electing directors), and provides logistical details for the meeting. This document is a standard material sent to shareholders to solicit their votes and provide information for the upcoming meeting, which falls under the Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement category.
2019-08-31 English
Annual Report 2019
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified as the 'ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2019' for Connect Group PLC. It contains comprehensive sections including a Strategic Report, Governance report, and full Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.). It exceeds the criteria for a simple announcement and provides the full annual performance disclosure required for an Annual Report. FY 2019
2019-08-31 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an '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, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. Although it is distributed via RNS (Regulatory News Service), the specific content is a notification of a change in major holding (crossing the 5% threshold, moving from 7.85% to 8.03%). Therefore, the most specific classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2019-08-13 English
Trading Update and Sale and Leaseback
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (7892I) and the header 'RNS Number', indicating it is a regulatory announcement disseminated via the London Stock Exchange's news service. The content provides a 'Trading Update' and an update on a 'Sale and Leaseback' transaction, which are typical elements of a trading statement or operational update. Crucially, it states, 'The Company will publish its preliminary financial results on 6 November 2019.' This indicates the document itself is not the full financial report (like an ER or IR) but an announcement made between reporting periods. Since it contains material operational and financial updates but is not a specific report type (like DIRS, DIV, or MANG), and it is clearly an official regulatory release, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it serves as a primary information provider announcement.
2019-08-13 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 5390F' and contains the standard format 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The RNS source information at the end further confirms its nature as a regulatory announcement. Therefore, the most specific classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2019-07-15 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly contains the header "RNS Number : 0778F" and uses the standard format for a TR-1 notification, which is a 'Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form details changes in significant share ownership (voting rights) in a listed company, in this case, Connect Group PLC. This type of regulatory filing concerning major shareholdings directly maps to the definition of 'Major Shareholding Notification'. Although RNS is mentioned, the core content is the specific TR-1 form, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2019-07-10 English

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