Skip to main content
J.D. Wetherspoon PLC logo

J.D. Wetherspoon PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · JDW ISIN · GB0001638955 LEI · 213800CHWARFAAN7UB85 IL Accommodation and food service activities
Open in API
Filings indexed 1,098 across all filing types
Latest filing 2021-01-19 Share Issue/Capital Cha…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL JDW

About J.D. Wetherspoon PLC

https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/

J.D. Wetherspoon PLC operates a large chain of pubs and hotels. The company manages an extensive network of establishments, providing food, beverages, and accommodation services. Its pubs are known for offering a wide-ranging menu available throughout the day, featuring a diverse selection of meals and an extensive array of drinks, including cask ales and craft beers, often at competitive price points. A key feature of its service model is a mobile application that allows customers to order and pay for food and drinks directly from their tables. In addition to its core pub business, the company also operates a portfolio of over 50 hotels, often co-located with its pubs.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Further Covid-19 Update, Equity Placing
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement, indicated by the 'RNS Number' header and the date format typical of such releases. The content discusses a 'Further Covid-19 Update, Equity Placing' and provides detailed operational and financial information, including cost reductions, liquidity status, scenario analysis for future performance, and debt covenants. This is not a full Annual Report (10-K) or a comprehensive Interim Report (IR). It is a significant, immediate update concerning financing ('Equity Placing') and operational outlook, which often falls under general regulatory announcements. Since it details financing activities ('Equity Placing') and provides extensive management commentary on trading and outlook, it aligns closely with a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the explicit mention of an 'Equity Placing' and detailed financing arrangements, CAP is a strong candidate. However, the structure is that of a broad regulatory disclosure, often categorized as RNS when it covers multiple topics like trading, financing, and outlook simultaneously, especially when it's not a standard quarterly/annual report. Since the document is substantial (27k chars) and contains detailed financial analysis and forward-looking statements related to capital raising, it is more than just a brief announcement. It is a formal disclosure of material information. The presence of 'RNS Number' strongly suggests the 'RNS' code, which serves as a broad regulatory filing category. Given the context of a major update including financing, I will classify it as RNS as it is a primary regulatory disclosure mechanism, although CAP is also relevant due to the placing.
2021-01-19 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 1% confidence The document is a formal notification titled 'Notification of transactions of directors, persons discharging managerial responsibility (PDMR) or connected persons'. It details the acquisition of ordinary shares by several directors and PDMRs under a partnership shares plan. This type of filing, reporting personal share transactions by company directors and executives, directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing. The RNS Number and reference to Article 19.3 of the Market Abuse Regulation confirm its regulatory nature, but the specific content points clearly to the DIRS category rather than the general RNS fallback.
2020-12-22 English
Result of AGM
AGM Information Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it is the 'Result of Annual General Meeting' and confirms that 'all resolutions proposed at the meeting were duly passed by poll.' This directly relates to the outcome of a shareholder meeting. The filing code AGM-R (AGM Information) is defined as 'Presentations and materials shared during the Annual General Meeting (AGM).' While this document reports the *results* rather than the presentation itself, the closest fit among the specific options is AGM-R, as it pertains entirely to the AGM proceedings. DVA (Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements) is also a strong candidate, but AGM-R covers the general information surrounding the AGM event, which this result announcement is a core part of. Given the context of reporting the outcome of the AGM, AGM-R is the most appropriate classification for the results announcement.
2020-12-17 English
Results of AGM
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it contains the results of the 'JD Wetherspoon plc Annual General Meeting Held on Thursday 17 December 2020'. It details the voting outcomes (Votes For, Votes Against, Votes Total) for various resolutions, including the adoption of accounts, director elections, auditor reappointment, and special business resolutions. This content perfectly matches the definition of 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), which covers official results from shareholder votes at a general meeting. Although it relates to the AGM, the primary content is the voting result tabulation, not the AGM presentation materials (AGM-R).
2020-12-17 English
Annual General Meeting Announcement
AGM Information Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'J D WETHERSPOON PLC Annual General Meeting Announcement' and contains text attributed to the chairman, Tim Martin, intended to be said at 'today's AGM'. This directly points to materials related to the Annual General Meeting. Although it contains extensive political commentary and appendices, the primary context and purpose, as stated in the header, is the AGM address. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is AGM-R (AGM Information).
2020-12-17 English
Press Release
Earnings Release Classification · 1% confidence The document is clearly labeled as an 'RNS Number' release from 'J D WETHERSPOON PLC' dated '11 December 2020' and marked 'NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE USE'. It contains commentary from the chairman regarding COVID-19 policies and media reporting, along with appendices containing statistical data. The closing notes explicitly state: 'This announcement has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of J D Wetherspoon, to meet the requirements of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.' and 'This announcement contains inside information on J D Wetherspoon plc.' The RNS system is the primary distributor. This format—a brief news release containing specific, time-sensitive information (often inside information) distributed via the RNS system—fits the definition of a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit a more specific category like 10-K, ER, or DIV. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). FY 2021
2020-12-11 English

Report missing filing

Can't find a specific document? Let us know and we'll add it within 24 hours.

We will notify you once the filing is added.
Report sent
Thank you. We will check the data and update it shortly.