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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 2025-02-07 Regulatory Filings
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
Group of companies' accounts made up to 2024-08-31
Regulatory Filings
2025-02-07 English
Results of AGM
AGM Information Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it contains 'SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS' passed at an 'Annual General Meeting' (AGM) held on '16 January 2025'. It details several resolutions (14 through 18) concerning share allotment authority, pre-emptive offers, share purchases (buybacks), and changes to the Articles of Association. These resolutions are formal decisions made during the AGM. While it relates to capital structure (SHA/POS) and governance (CGR), the primary context is the formal documentation of the proceedings and outcomes of the Annual General Meeting itself, specifically detailing the resolutions passed. This aligns best with 'AGM Information' (AGM-R), which covers presentations and materials shared during the AGM.
2025-01-16 English
Result of AGM
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states 'Result of 2025 Annual General Meeting' and details the voting results for various resolutions presented at the AGM, including the reception of the Annual Report and the approval of the remuneration report. This content directly corresponds to the official results of a shareholder meeting. Therefore, the appropriate classification is AGM Information (AGM-R), as it reports the outcome of the Annual General Meeting.
2025-01-16 English
Trading Statement
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is very short (4399 characters) and contains an RNS Number (4809T), a date (16 January 2025), and provides a 'Trading Update' ahead of the AGM. It mentions key financial highlights (dividend confirmation) and future reporting dates ('half year results in May'). Crucially, it is distributed via RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange, and serves as a brief announcement rather than the full financial report itself (like a 10-K or IR). According to Rule 2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), short announcements that provide updates or reference future reports often fall under Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or Regulatory Filings (RNS). Since this is a specific trading update/update on performance, it is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) as it doesn't fit the specific definitions for ER (Earnings Release - usually quarterly/periodical results), DIV (Notice of Dividend Amount - though dividends are mentioned, the primary focus is trading), or AGM-R (which would be the meeting materials). RNS is the appropriate fallback for general regulatory news releases. FY 2025
2025-01-16 English
Board Changes
Board/Management Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal announcement released via RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service) dated January 7, 2025. The primary subject is 'Board Changes,' detailing the appointment of a new independent non-executive director (Manju Malhotra) and changes in committee chairs (Denise Collis stepping down, Michael Holt taking over as Remuneration Committee chair). This content directly aligns with the definition of 'Board/Management Information' (MANG), which covers announcements of changes in the company's board of directors or senior management. Although it mentions the AGM date (January 16, 2025) in relation to a director's term ending, the core purpose is announcing the personnel changes, not providing AGM materials or voting results.
2025-01-07 English
Notice of AGM
AGM Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is a short announcement (3999 characters) released via RNS (Regulatory Information Service) on December 13, 2024. The title explicitly states 'Publication of Annual Financial Report and Notice of AGM'. The text confirms that the company 'has today published its Annual Report and Accounts 2024' and that its 'Notice of Annual General Meeting ("AGM") has been sent to shareholders.' According to Rule 2, when a document is short and announces the publication of a report (like the Annual Report or AGM Notice), it should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA), not the report itself (10-K or AGM-R). However, since this announcement specifically mentions two key documents being published—the Annual Report and the Notice of AGM—it covers elements that map to both 10-K/AR and AGM-R. Given the dual nature and the fact that it is a formal regulatory filing announcing these key events, the most appropriate classification that captures the essence of the announcement, especially since it is distributed via RNS, is RPA, as per the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule. If RPA were not an option, RNS would be the fallback. Since RPA is available and fits the description of announcing the publication of reports, it is the best fit.
2024-12-13 English

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