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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 2017-02-22 Board/Management Inform…
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
Director declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement from Connect Group PLC regarding a change in the board of directors, specifically the appointment of their CFO, David Bauernfeind, as a Non-Executive Director at another company (Gooch & Housego PLC). This falls under the category of board/management changes. Although it is distributed via RNS (Regulatory News Service), the specific content is a director declaration, which is best classified under the 'MANG' category for Board/Management Information.
2017-02-22 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification of a transaction in company shares by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR), specifically Jonathan Bunting, an Executive Director at Connect Group PLC. It explicitly details the exercise of share options and the subsequent sale of shares to cover tax liabilities, complying with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This fits the definition of a Director's Dealing (DIRS) filing.
2017-02-20 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a notification of a transaction in the company's shares by a director (Mark Cashmore, CEO). It explicitly mentions 'Director/PDMR Shareholding' and provides the required disclosures under Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation, detailing the exercise of share options and the subsequent sale of shares. This fits the definition of a Director's Dealing (DIRS) filing.
2017-02-10 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a notification of a share transfer by a Director/PDMR (Mark Cashmore, Group CEO) of Connect Group PLC. It explicitly follows the requirements of Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation regarding director dealings. This fits the definition of a Director's Dealing (DIRS) filing, which covers personal share transactions by company directors and executives.
2017-02-08 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification of share transactions by directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) at Connect Group PLC. It explicitly details the grant of share options under the company's Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Bonus Plan, including the names of the directors, the number of options, and the share price. This aligns perfectly with the definition of a 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) filing, which covers personal share transactions and equity awards by company executives.
2017-02-07 English
Disposal of Education & Care division
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official announcement regarding the disposal of a business division (Education & Care) by Connect Group PLC to RM plc. This constitutes a corporate transaction, specifically a divestiture or M&A activity. The document details the financial terms, strategic rationale, and regulatory conditions of the sale. It is not a full report but an announcement of a transaction, fitting the M&A Activity (TAR) category.
2017-02-07 English

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