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Ticker · SMWH ISIN · GB00B2PDGW16 LEI · 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 1,813 across all filing types
Latest filing 2019-12-20 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SMWH

About WH Smith PLC

https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk/

WH Smith PLC is a global travel retailer that provides news, books, and convenience products. The company operates stores primarily in high-traffic locations such as airports, railway stations, hospitals, and motorway service areas, alongside a high street retail presence. Its product range encompasses newspapers, magazines, books, stationery, entertainment items, and various impulse-buy goods. The brand is positioned as a familiar and trusted retailer for customers during their journeys, with operations in numerous countries.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Completion of Acquisition
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' RNS stands for Regulatory News Service, which is a general regulatory announcement mechanism. The content announces the 'Completion of the Acquisition of Marshall Retail Group,' which is a significant corporate event. Since there is no specific category for M&A completion announcements (TAR is for proposals/bids), and this is a formal regulatory announcement distributed via the LSE's news service, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS. The document length is short, confirming it is an announcement rather than a detailed report.
2019-12-20 English
Result of Meeting
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is reporting the 'Poll Result' from a 'General Meeting' held on '18 December 2019'. It details the votes 'For' and 'Against' specific resolutions. This content directly corresponds to the definition of 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA). Although it is a regulatory filing (RNS number present), DVA is the more specific category for reporting meeting poll results.
2019-12-18 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly mentions 'RNS Number' and is distributed via 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange'. The content details the total number of voting shares (115,058,942) and confirms that no shares are held in treasury, which is a standard disclosure related to capital structure and voting rights under transparency rules. While it touches upon voting rights (DVA) and capital structure (SHA), the primary function and distribution method align perfectly with a general regulatory announcement category, especially given the explicit RNS header and the nature of the disclosure being a routine update required by the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Since 'RNS' is the distribution channel and a specific category for general regulatory filings, it is the most appropriate classification, fitting the definition of a 'Regulatory Filing' fallback or direct RNS type.
2019-11-29 English
WHSmith NOM 2020
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal 'Notice of Annual General Meeting' for WH Smith PLC. It contains the agenda, proposed resolutions (including dividend approval, director elections, and authority to allot shares), and instructions for shareholders to vote via proxy. This document is a classic proxy statement/notice of meeting sent to shareholders to solicit their votes for the upcoming AGM, which falls under the 'Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement' category.
2019-11-26 English
WH Smith Circular (25.11.19)
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'Proposed Acquisition of Marshall Retail Group Holding Company, Inc.' and includes a 'Notice of General Meeting'. It explicitly states it is a 'circular relating to the Acquisition which has been prepared in accordance with the Listing Rules solely for the purpose of assisting shareholders' consideration of the Resolution.' Furthermore, it contains an 'EXPECTED TIMETABLE' detailing the General Meeting date and includes a Proxy Form, which are key components of materials sent to shareholders to solicit their vote on a specific corporate action (the acquisition). This strongly aligns with the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). While it relates to a major corporate action (M&A), the primary function of this specific document, as described, is to inform shareholders and request their vote via proxy for the General Meeting required to approve the transaction. It is not the M&A announcement itself (TAR) but the shareholder approval document.
2019-11-26 English
WHSmith Proxy 2020
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly contains an 'Attendance Card' and a 'Form of Proxy' for an 'Annual General Meeting' (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2020. It details voting procedures, resolutions to be voted upon (including receiving accounts, approving remuneration, declaring dividends, and electing/re-electing directors), and instructions for proxy submission. This material is directly related to soliciting shareholder votes and providing information for the AGM. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is AGM Information (AGM-R), as it is the material used for the meeting itself, rather than just a proxy statement (DEF 14A/PSI) or a voting result announcement (DVA).
2019-11-26 English

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