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Ticker · WTB ISIN · GB00B1KJJ408 LEI · 21380099VMZKRMN3EX36 IL Accommodation and food service activities
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Latest filing 2018-09-21 Proxy Solicitation & In…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL WTB

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
Chairmans Letter re October 2018 General Meeting
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a letter from the Chairman of Whitbread PLC to shareholders regarding the sale of Costa Limited. It serves as a notification that a Circular and Notice of General Meeting are available online, provides instructions for proxy voting, and details the upcoming meeting date. Because the document is primarily an announcement regarding the availability of a Circular and meeting materials (rather than the full proxy statement or the circular itself), it falls under the category of a Report Publication Announcement.
2018-09-21 English
October 2018 General Meeting
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "Form of Proxy for the General Meeting to consider the proposed sale of Costa Limited" and contains sections like "Attendance card for ordinary shareholders" and the actual "Form of Proxy". This material is sent to shareholders to solicit their votes for a specific meeting (General Meeting) and provides instructions on how to appoint a proxy or attend. This perfectly matches the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). It is not the AGM presentation itself (AGM-R), nor is it the official voting results (DVA).
2018-09-21 English
Circular re Sale of Costa and Notice of General Meeting
AGM Information Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly mentions a 'Notice of General Meeting' and includes a 'Form of Proxy' for shareholders to vote on a 'Resolution' concerning the 'Proposed sale of Costa Limited'. It details the date, time, and location of the General Meeting (10 October 2018) and provides instructions for proxy voting. This content is characteristic of materials sent to shareholders to solicit their vote for a meeting, which aligns directly with the definition of a Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). Although it concerns a major transaction (sale of a subsidiary), the primary function of this specific document excerpt is to call the meeting and request proxies for the vote.
2018-09-21 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly mentions 'RNS Number' and states that the information is provided by 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange,' which is approved by the FCA as a Primary Information Provider. The content concerns 'Voting Rights and Capital' and provides the total number of voting rights (183,635,650) as required by Disclosure and Transparency rule 5.6.1. This type of mandatory, short regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit a more specific category (like DIRS or DIV) is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing, which corresponds to the RNS code.
2018-09-03 English
Proposed Sale of Costa to The Coca-Cola Company
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement from Whitbread PLC, identified by the 'RNS Number' header, which signifies a Regulatory News Service release. The content details the 'Proposed sale of Costa for £3.9 billion to The Coca-Cola Company'. This is a major corporate transaction (M&A activity). While it involves a transaction, the primary nature of the filing is the announcement of this significant corporate event, which requires shareholder approval ('The Transaction is conditional upon the agreement by Whitbread's shareholders'). Furthermore, the text explicitly mentions that 'A circular containing further details of the Transaction, together with a notice to convene a general meeting in October 2018, will be sent to shareholders as soon as is practicable.' This points towards a major corporate action announcement that will be followed by shareholder voting materials (like a Proxy Statement or AGM notice). However, the core event described is the proposed sale/takeover bid. This aligns best with the 'M&A Activity' (TAR) definition, as it is the announcement of a merger/takeover proposal. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it fits a more specific category, nor is it a Call Transcript (CT) or Earnings Release (ER). Since it is a proposal for a takeover/sale, TAR is the most appropriate classification.
2018-08-31 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly contains the header 'RNS Number : 3447X' and mentions that 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority...'. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings', which details changes in share ownership (5.06% direct holding by BlackRock, Inc.). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in shareholding thresholds is a specific regulatory filing. While it relates to share ownership, the primary identifier is the RNS format and the nature of the disclosure (major holding notification), which fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) or potentially 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Since 'TR-1' filings are standard regulatory disclosures published via RNS, and MRQ is defined as 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)', MRQ is the most precise fit for a TR-1 form.
2018-08-09 English

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