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Ticker · WJG ISIN · GB00BD6RF223 LEI · 2138009X19O21NU5SG79 IL Real estate activities
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Filings indexed 282 across all filing types
Latest filing 2019-04-15 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL WJG

About WATKIN JONES PLC

https://watkinjonesplc.com/

Watkin Jones PLC is a developer, constructor, and manager of residential-for-rent properties. The company specializes in creating purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, co-living spaces, and affordable housing. Its business model often involves developing large-scale projects that are forward-funded by institutional investors. Beyond the initial development and construction phases, Watkin Jones also provides comprehensive property management services for its completed assets, focusing on creating and maintaining communities for residents and delivering long-term value.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Group of companies' accounts made up to 2018-09-30
Regulatory Filings
2019-04-15 English
Pre-Close Trading Statement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is information provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The content is a 'Pre-Close Trading Statement' for the half year ended 31 March 2019, providing operational updates on student accommodation and build to rent sectors, and announcing the date for the Half Year Results. This is a periodic trading update, not a full financial report (like 10-K or IR). Since it is a specific regulatory announcement distributed via RNS, and it is not a general 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) announcing a different report, the most appropriate classification is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a general regulatory disclosure, although it functions similarly to an Earnings Release (ER) or Interim Report (IR) update. Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of a trading statement, RNS is the best fit for a general regulatory disclosure that isn't a full report or a specific management discussion.
2019-04-04 English
Notification of Major Holdings
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with '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 holding percentage (from 11.78% to 10.90%) by Woodford Investment Management Ltd in Watkin Jones plc. Therefore, the most specific classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2019-03-18 English
Forward sale of 599 bed PBSA scheme in Wembley
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and the date, indicating it is a regulatory announcement disseminated via the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS). The content describes a specific corporate action: the 'forward sale of 599 bed PBSA scheme in Wembley' for approximately £90 million. This is a material transaction announcement related to capital structure/financing activities, but it is presented as a brief news release rather than a comprehensive financial report (like 10-K or IR). Since it details a significant transaction (a sale/financing event) and is distributed via RNS, it fits best under 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP) or potentially 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Given the specific nature of announcing a major forward sale and associated contract details, CAP is more precise than the general RNS fallback. However, the presence of the RNS header and the format strongly suggest it is a general regulatory disclosure. Since 'CAP' covers financing activities, and this is a major sale/financing deal, I will prioritize CAP. If it were purely a notice of filing, RNS would be better. Since it contains the substance of the financing deal, CAP is appropriate.
2019-03-11 English
Build to rent development site secured in Woking
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as originating from 'RNS Number : 8052R' and is dated '05 March 2019'. RNS stands for Regulatory News Service, which is the primary mechanism for listed companies in the UK (like those on AIM, as indicated by the ticker WJG.L) to disseminate information to the market. The content announces a specific corporate event: the acquisition of a development site. This type of material is a general regulatory announcement that does not fit into the more specific categories like 10-K (Annual Report), ER (Earnings Release), or DIV (Dividend Notice). Therefore, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory announcement category, RNS.
2019-03-05 English
Director Shareholdings
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is an official announcement disseminated via RNS (RNS Number: 1995R) from Watkin Jones plc, dated February 26, 2019. The core content details a transaction where the Chief Financial Officer (Philip Byrom) sold a significant number of ordinary shares. The structure explicitly follows the regulatory disclosure requirements for 'Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them.' This directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (insider trades by executives).
2019-02-26 English

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