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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 2014-12-17 Share Issue/Capital Cha…
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
Result of Rump placing
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 95% confidence The document is an official announcement regarding the results of a 'Rump Placing' following a Rights Issue. It details the subscription of new ordinary shares, the total number of voting rights, and the updated issued share capital. While it mentions a prospectus, the document itself is a regulatory announcement (RNS) detailing the outcome of a capital-related transaction (share issuance/placing). Given the specific nature of the announcement regarding share capital changes and the completion of a placing, it fits best under 'Share Issue/Capital Change'.
2014-12-17 English
Notification of transactions of directors
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification of transactions by directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) regarding the acquisition of shares through a Rights Issue. The text explicitly lists the names, positions, and share holdings of directors, which aligns perfectly with the definition of a 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) filing. While it mentions a Rights Issue, the primary purpose of this specific RNS release is to report the insider transactions of the directors.
2014-12-17 English
Result of Rights Issue
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 95% confidence The document is an official announcement regarding the results of a 'Rights Issue' (a capital raising event) for Connect Group PLC. It details the number of shares accepted, the timeline for share issuance, and the role of underwriters. This falls under the category of capital structure changes and financing updates. While it is distributed via RNS, the content is specifically about a capital/financing event rather than a general regulatory notice, making 'CAP' the most accurate classification.
2014-12-17 English
Result of GM
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official announcement from Connect Group PLC regarding the results of a General Meeting where shareholders voted to approve an acquisition. It explicitly lists the voting results (For/Against/Withheld) for the resolution. While it mentions other corporate activities like a Rights Issue, the primary purpose and content of the filing is the declaration of voting results from a shareholder meeting. Therefore, it falls under the Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements category.
2014-12-01 English
Annual Financial Report
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a short notification (under 5,000 characters) from Connect Group PLC announcing that their Annual Report and Accounts, Notice of AGM, and Proxy Form have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism. It directs readers to external websites to view the actual documents. Per the 'Menu vs Meal' rule, this is an announcement of the publication of reports, not the reports themselves, making it a Report Publication Announcement (RPA).
2014-12-01 English
Proxy Form
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'Proxy Form' for Connect Group PLC's Annual General Meeting (AGM). It provides shareholders with the ability to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf regarding specific resolutions (such as receiving accounts, re-electing directors, and approving dividends). This document is a standard solicitation material sent to shareholders to facilitate voting at a meeting, which falls under the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement.
2014-12-01 English

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