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Ticker · WTB ISIN · GB00B1KJJ408 LEI · 21380099VMZKRMN3EX36 IL Accommodation and food service activities
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Latest filing 2015-05-07 Major Shareholding Noti…
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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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 5454M' and contains a 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES' form. This form details changes in share ownership (voting rights) by a major shareholder (BlackRock, Inc.), specifically noting that their holding 'has gone below 5%'. This type of filing, which reports changes in significant shareholdings, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the 'MRQ' classification over the general 'RNS' fallback.
2015-05-07 English
Annual Report and Annual General Meeting
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly mentions 'Annual Report and Annual General Meeting' in the header and states that copies of the '2014/15 Annual Report and Accounts' have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority National Storage Mechanism. It also details the date and location of the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Furthermore, the text includes a detailed 'APPENDIX' section covering 'Risk Management' and 'Directors' responsibility for the consolidated financial statements,' which are typical components of a comprehensive annual filing. Since the document announces the availability of the Annual Report AND the AGM details, and the document length is substantial (15850 chars), it is primarily the announcement of the Annual Report package, which includes the AGM notice. However, the content provided is extensive, containing risk factors and responsibility statements that are usually part of the full report or a detailed accompanying document. Given the explicit mention of the 'Annual Report and Accounts' being submitted, and the inclusion of significant risk and responsibility sections, the core document being referenced is the Annual Report (10-K equivalent for UK context). However, the immediate document type is the announcement itself, which bundles the Annual Report, AGM notice, and Proxy Form. Since '10-K' is defined as the 'Official yearly report covering company activity and full financial performance,' and this document is the announcement *of* that report, we must check the RPA/RNS definitions. The document is a formal RNS filing (RNS Number : 5354M) announcing the publication of the Annual Report and the AGM details. Because it contains substantial content (Risk Management, Directors' Responsibility statements) beyond a simple link announcement, it leans towards being the report itself or a very detailed accompanying document. Given the options, and the fact that it is a formal regulatory filing (RNS) announcing the availability of the Annual Report and AGM materials, the most specific classification for the *event* is the AGM, but the most specific classification for the *content* is the Annual Report. Since the text explicitly mentions the 'Annual Report and Accounts' and includes significant excerpts from it (Risk Management, Responsibility Statements), classifying it as the Annual Report (10-K) might be appropriate if the content is the report itself. However, the structure is that of an RNS announcement stating these documents 'have been submitted' and 'can also be downloaded'. This strongly suggests it is a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or a Regulatory Filing (RNS) announcing the availability of the 10-K/AR. Since the AGM details are also prominent, AGM-R is a possibility, but AGM-R is usually the presentation materials. Given the RNS number and the structure of announcing the filing of the Annual Report and AGM notice together, RNS is the safest general regulatory classification, but RPA is better if it's just an announcement. Since the document contains significant excerpts (Risk Management, Responsibility Statements), it is more than a simple RPA. The combination of Annual Report submission and AGM notice points strongly to the AGM event materials being released. I will classify this as AGM-R because the announcement explicitly links the Annual Report submission with the Notice of AGM and Form of Proxy, making the AGM the central event being managed by this filing.
2015-05-07 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons' and contains fields detailing the 'SALE OF SHARES' by a director ('ANDY HARRISON'). It references regulatory disclosure rules (DTR 3.1.2 R) and is issued via the RNS (Regulatory News Service) number. This content directly corresponds to the reporting of insider trades by directors, which matches the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS). Although it is an RNS filing, the specific nature of the content (Director's Dealing) takes precedence over the general RNS fallback.
2015-05-07 English
Chairman's electronic communications letter re Annual Report and Accounts
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a letter from the Chairman of Whitbread PLC notifying shareholders that the Annual Report and Accounts 2014/15 and the Notice of Annual General Meeting are available on the company website. It is under 5,000 characters and serves as a notification of the availability of other documents rather than being the report itself. Therefore, it falls under the 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) category.
2015-05-07 English
Chairman's letter re Annual Report and Accounts
AGM Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is a letter to shareholders dated May 6, 2015. It explicitly states that it is enclosing the 'Annual Report and Accounts' for the year ended February 26, 2015, and also includes the 'Notice of the 2015 AGM'. Since the document's primary function is to transmit the Annual Report and Accounts, the most appropriate primary classification is '10-K'. However, the document is very short (3615 chars) and acts as a cover letter announcing the availability of the full report and providing details about the upcoming AGM. According to Rule 2, if a document is short and announces the publication of a report, it leans towards RPA or RNS. Given that it specifically mentions the Annual Report and Accounts, and also contains AGM details, it is a combined communication. Since the Annual Report (10-K) is the most significant item mentioned, and this letter serves as the official transmittal document often accompanying the 10-K filing, classifying it as 10-K is reasonable if it's considered the primary filing wrapper. However, because it heavily focuses on the AGM notice and proxy voting instructions, and is a short transmittal letter, it strongly resembles a Proxy Solicitation/Information Statement (DEF 14A or PSI) or a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). Since it encloses the Notice of AGM and discusses voting procedures, PSI is a strong candidate. But the core item being delivered is the Annual Report and Accounts. Given the context of delivering the full annual report package, and the inclusion of AGM details, this is often filed alongside or as part of the 10-K package, but the letter itself is a cover/transmittal. Given the strong focus on the AGM notice and voting mechanics, 'PSI' (Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement) is highly relevant. However, the text explicitly states 'I have pleasure in enclosing the Annual Report and Accounts'. In many jurisdictions, the letter accompanying the Annual Report is considered part of the overall Annual Report filing package. Given the dual nature, and the fact that the AGM notice is also included, I will prioritize the most comprehensive report mentioned (Annual Report) but acknowledge the short length. If this were purely an announcement of the report, RPA would fit. Since it contains the AGM notice and proxy instructions, PSI is also plausible. Since the Annual Report is the main subject, and this is the transmittal letter, 10-K is the underlying document type being delivered. I will select 10-K as the primary document type being transmitted, as the letter serves as the cover for the full annual filing.
2015-05-07 English
Proxy Form
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled "Form of Proxy 2015" and explicitly details the procedures for appointing a proxy to vote at the "Annual General Meeting of Whitbread PLC" scheduled for June 16, 2015. It contains sections for voting on Ordinary and Special Resolutions, including receiving the Annual Report, approving remuneration, declaring dividends, and re-electing directors. This material is designed to solicit shareholder votes ahead of a general meeting, which aligns perfectly with the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). It is not the AGM presentation itself (AGM-R), nor is it the full Annual Report (10-K) or an Earnings Release (ER).
2015-05-07 English

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