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Whitbread PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · WTB ISIN · GB00B1KJJ408 LEI · 21380099VMZKRMN3EX36 IL Accommodation and food service activities
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Latest filing 2018-05-18 Report Publication Anno…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About Whitbread PLC

https://www.whitbread.co.uk/

Whitbread PLC is a leading hospitality company that owns and operates Premier Inn, the largest hotel brand in the United Kingdom. The company's portfolio includes an extensive network of hotels, featuring the city-centre focused 'hub by Premier Inn' format, and a growing presence in Germany. Complementing its accommodation offerings, Whitbread also manages a portfolio of popular restaurant brands, including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Bar + Block, and Table Table. These restaurants are frequently co-located with Premier Inn hotels, providing an integrated lodging and dining experience for both business and leisure travelers.

Recent filings

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Annual Report and Annual General Meeting
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly mentions 'Whitbread PLC Annual Report and Annual General Meeting' and states that copies of the '2017/18 Annual Report and Accounts' and 'Notice of Annual General Meeting' have been submitted. It also includes an appendix reproducing sections from the Annual Report, such as Principal Risks and Uncertainties, Related Party Disclosure, and Directors' Responsibility Statement. Since the document announces the availability of the full Annual Report and Accounts, and also contains key governance/risk information typically found within or alongside the Annual Report, it strongly relates to the Annual Report (10-K) and AGM materials. However, the primary function of this specific RNS filing is to announce the publication of the Annual Report and the AGM details. Given the structure (RNS Number, announcement of documents being submitted to NSM, and details of the upcoming AGM), this functions as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or a combined announcement covering AGM details (AGM-R) and the release of the Annual Report. Since it contains the AGM date and materials like the Notice of AGM, and the full Annual Report is mentioned as being attached/available, the most encompassing classification that covers the release of the main annual documents and the AGM notice is often the Annual Report (10-K) if the text is substantial, or RPA if it's just a cover letter. Given the length (18k chars) and the inclusion of substantial excerpts (Risks, Related Party Disclosure), it is more than a simple RPA. However, the document is an RNS announcement *about* the Annual Report and AGM. If the full 10-K text were present, it would be 10-K. If it were only the AGM presentation, it would be AGM-R. Since it is the official RNS announcement *releasing* the Annual Report and AGM notice, and includes AGM details, AGM-R is a strong candidate, as is RPA. Given the explicit mention of the 'Annual Report and Accounts' and the AGM details, and the fact that it is an RNS filing announcing these key annual events, I will prioritize the AGM-R classification as it covers the AGM notice and the associated annual documents being released simultaneously, which is common practice for UK companies.
2018-05-18 English
AGM Notice
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Notice of Annual General Meeting 2018' for Whitbread PLC. It contains the agenda, proposed ordinary and special resolutions, and instructions for shareholders regarding proxy voting and attendance. This document is a formal solicitation of proxies and meeting information provided to shareholders prior to the AGM, which fits the definition of a Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement.
2018-05-18 English
Proxy Form
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Form of Proxy 2018' and contains detailed instructions and sections for shareholders to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf at the 'Annual General Meeting of Whitbread PLC' scheduled for June 27, 2018. It includes a list of resolutions (Ordinary and Special) to be voted upon, which is characteristic of proxy materials sent out before a general meeting. This directly corresponds to the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI), which covers materials sent to shareholders to request votes for meetings.
2018-05-18 English
Chairman's letter
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is a letter to shareholders dated May 17, 2018, which explicitly states: 'I have pleasure in enclosing the Annual Report and Accounts of Whitbread PLC...'. It also heavily features information about the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the date, time, location, and voting procedures, and encloses the 'Notice of the 2018 AGM' and a 'personalised form of proxy'. Since the document's primary function is to accompany the formal Annual Report and Accounts while also providing detailed AGM materials (Notice of AGM and proxy form), it strongly suggests a combination of the Annual Report delivery and AGM solicitation. However, based on the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule, if this were the full 10-K, the length would likely be much greater, and the focus on the AGM notice and proxy materials points towards shareholder solicitation documents. The presence of the AGM notice and proxy information makes 'AGM-R' (AGM Information) or 'DEF 14A' (Proxy Solicitation) strong candidates. Given the explicit mention of enclosing the 'Annual Report and Accounts' alongside the AGM notice and proxy materials, this letter serves as the cover/transmittal document for the AGM and the Annual Report. Since the text is short (3184 chars) and acts as a transmittal/solicitation piece rather than the full report itself, and it heavily details the AGM logistics and voting process, 'AGM-R' (AGM Information) is the most fitting primary classification, as it covers the AGM notice and related shareholder actions. 'DEF 14A' (Proxy Solicitation) is also highly relevant due to the proxy form, but 'AGM-R' covers the meeting context better.
2018-05-18 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4549O' and contains the standard format '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. The content details the percentage of voting rights crossed or reached by BlackRock, Inc. in Whitbread PLC on 15/05/2018. This matches the criteria for filing type code MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification).
2018-05-17 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an '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 thresholds, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The content details the percentage of voting rights held by BlackRock, Inc. and the date the threshold was crossed (14/05/2018). Therefore, the correct classification is Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2018-05-16 English

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