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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 2026-05-06 Interim / Quarterly Rep…
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
Interim Results as at 28 February 2026
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 28 February 2026' and contains detailed financial data including revenues, operating profit, profit after tax, earnings per share, cash flow, and dividend information for the half-year period. It discusses business highlights, outlook, and management commentary. The presence of comprehensive financial statements and analysis for a period shorter than a full fiscal year clearly indicates this is an Interim / Quarterly Report. The document is about 15,000 characters long, which is substantial and contains actual financial data, not just an announcement or summary. Therefore, it fits the definition of an Interim / Quarterly Report (IR). H1 2026
2026-05-06 English
Contract Renewal with The Guardian
Regulatory Filings Classification · 100% confidence The document is a press release issued via the London Stock Exchange's RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcing a contract renewal between Smiths News PLC and The Guardian. It does not fit into specific categories like financial reports, board changes, or shareholder voting. As it is a general corporate announcement regarding business operations (contract renewal) that does not fall into the other specialized categories, it is classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS).
2026-03-19 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is a 'Block Listing Interim Review' filed via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service. It details the status of unallotted securities under a specific share scheme (Connect Group Sharesave Scheme) and notes the expiration of other share option schemes. This type of regulatory disclosure regarding share schemes and block listings does not fit into specific categories like 'Share Issue' (which implies a new issuance) or 'Director's Dealing'. Therefore, it is classified as a general regulatory filing.
2026-02-27 English
Statement re Tuffnells Parcels Express Pension
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement from Smiths News PLC regarding a Warning Notice received from the UK Pensions Regulator concerning a pension scheme. It details a potential legal and regulatory liability. Since it involves a significant regulatory action and legal proceeding, it falls under the 'Legal Proceedings Report' category, as it describes the company's response to a regulatory investigation and potential financial support direction.
2026-02-23 English
Group of companies' accounts made up to 2025-08-30
Regulatory Filings
2026-02-17 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding - Correction
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is an announcement regarding a correction to a previous Director/PDMR (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility) shareholding notification. It details the grant of Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards to two executives, including the number of shares and performance conditions. The document is focused on insider share transactions and corrections to those disclosures. It does not contain financial statements, earnings data, or detailed management discussion. It is not a full report but a regulatory announcement about director share dealings. Therefore, it fits the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS). The document length and content confirm it is not a brief report publication announcement or a general regulatory filing but a specific insider transaction correction.
2026-02-10 English

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