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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 2018-10-31 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
Pre-Close Trading Statement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and the date '31 October 2018', indicating it is a regulatory announcement from the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS). The content is a 'Trading Update' stating that the company 'expects to report revenues and underlying earnings... slightly ahead of its previous expectations' for the financial year ended 30 September 2018. This is a preliminary announcement of financial performance highlights before the official final results release (scheduled for January 15, 2018, which seems like a typo in the document, likely meaning 2019, given the FY18 reporting period). This fits the definition of an Earnings Release (ER), which is the initial announcement of periodical financial results (key highlights only). Although it is distributed via RNS, the primary content type is the earnings update, not just a general regulatory filing.
2018-10-31 English
Forward sale of portfolio of developments
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document begins with 'RNS Number : 4316C' and is dated 01 October 2018. It announces a 'Forward sale of portfolio of developments' involving Watkin Jones plc and a joint venture. This is a specific corporate action announcement related to asset disposal and future contracts, not a periodic financial report (like 10-K or IR) or a general meeting material. Since it is a formal announcement disseminated via RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service), and it details a significant transaction (a forward sale of assets for circa £180 million), it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is a market-sensitive announcement that doesn't fit the more specific transaction codes like CAP (Capital/Financing Update) or TAR (M&A Activity), although it is related to asset realization. Given the explicit RNS header and the nature of the announcement (a specific corporate transaction update), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing code.
2018-10-01 English
Analyst and investor site visit
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated '19 September 2018'. It is a short announcement regarding an 'Analyst and investor site visit' and explicitly states, 'There will be no formal presentation distributed during the visit and no new material trading information will be given.' It also mentions that further information will be released later in a 'FY Pre-Close Trading Statement'. The document concludes with standard boilerplate text referencing RNS, the London Stock Exchange, and the FCA. Because this is a brief, non-financial report announcement that serves as a general regulatory update and does not fit into specific categories like ER, IP, or MDA, it is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS).
2018-09-19 English
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4414A' and contains the standard format for '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 (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is a mandatory regulatory disclosure about share ownership thresholds being crossed, making MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2018-09-11 English
Update on Student Accommodation and Build to Rent
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 details a specific corporate transaction: the exchange of contracts to acquire a site and enter a development agreement for student accommodation and build-to-rent properties. This is a material, non-financial update concerning business operations and asset pipeline expansion. It is not a full financial report (10-K, IR), an earnings release (ER), a management discussion (MDA), or a proxy statement (DEF 14A). Since it is a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the highly specific categories like M&A (TAR) or Capital Change (CAP), and it is clearly distributed via RNS, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length is short (4039 chars), and it functions as a direct announcement rather than a detailed report.
2018-08-28 English
Notification of Major Holdings
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 3796X' and contains the standard 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 major holding (Woodford Investment Management Ltd crossing a threshold), making 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) the most precise classification over the general 'RNS' fallback.
2018-08-09 English

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