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Ticker · SMWH ISIN · GB00B2PDGW16 LEI · 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 1,815 across all filing types
Latest filing 2023-05-31 Declaration of Voting R…
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
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is very short (1708 characters) and explicitly states it is an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement from the London Stock Exchange. The content focuses on confirming the total number of voting rights and the total number of ordinary shares (130,912,006) as of May 31, 2023, which is a mandatory disclosure under Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. This type of mandatory, brief regulatory update that doesn't fit a specific financial report category (like 10-K or IR) is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) or potentially a Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA) if it were announcing a change, but since it's a routine confirmation of the denominator for transparency rules, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory category, especially given the RNS header and footer.
2023-05-31 English
Trading update for the 13 week period to 27 May 23
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document is a 'Trading update for the 13 week period to 27 May 2023' from WH Smith PLC, released on May 31, 2023. It provides key financial highlights (revenue growth percentages) for a specific interim period (13 weeks) and updates the outlook for the full financial year. This structure—a brief announcement focusing on recent performance metrics for a period shorter than a full year, often preceding a more comprehensive report—aligns best with the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). It is not a full Annual Report (10-K) or a comprehensive Interim Report (IR), but rather the initial, high-level announcement of period results. The presence of the RNS Number and the footer confirming distribution by RNS (London Stock Exchange) confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but 'ER' is the most specific category for this content type. Q3 2023
2023-05-31 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly identified as an 'RNS Number' filing from 'WH Smith PLC' dated May 17, 2023. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by FMR LLC, crossing a threshold (5.020000%). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership is a specific regulatory filing. While it is a regulatory announcement, the category 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is the most precise fit for a TR-1 form detailing changes in holdings crossing notification thresholds, as opposed to the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) fallback.
2023-05-17 English
Directorate Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is a formal announcement from WH Smith PLC, dated May 17, 2023, titled 'BOARD APPOINTMENT'. It explicitly states the appointment of Colette Burke as a Non-Executive Director, effective July 1st, 2023. This content directly matches the definition for 'Board/Management Information' (MANG), which covers announcements of changes in the company's board of directors or senior management. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the closing statement about RNS being approved by the FCA confirms it is a regulatory disclosure, but the specific subject matter dictates the MANG code over the general RNS fallback.
2023-05-17 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is very short (1712 characters) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number' and mentions 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange'. The content announces the total number of voting rights and the total capital (denominator for disclosure rules) as of April 28, 2023. This type of mandatory regulatory disclosure regarding capital structure and voting rights, distributed via the RNS system, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is not a specific report like 10-K, IR, or a specific announcement like DIV or DIRS. While it relates to capital, it is a notification of the total count, not a financing activity (CAP) or share transaction (POS). Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of the announcement, RNS is the most appropriate general classification.
2023-04-28 English
Interim Results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states 'INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023'. This clearly indicates a comprehensive financial report covering a period shorter than a full year (six months). The content includes detailed financial tables (Revenue, Trading Profit, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management commentary on performance, which aligns perfectly with the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). It is not merely an announcement of a report (RPA) because the full results and detailed figures are present within the text, despite the document being released via RNS. H1 2023
2023-04-20 English

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