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<title>Statement re Sun News Article</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC has issued a correction to a recent newspaper article that inaccurately reported its chairman's views on the company's ordering app. The article suggested the chairman might discontinue the app, but the company clarifies that his comments were a joke in response to a customer letter and that the app is popular and here to stay, with no intention of curbing its use.
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<title>Total Voting Rights</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc has announced a reduction in its total voting rights following the cancellation of 175,856 ordinary shares purchased on March 20, 2026. As of March 24, 2026, the company's issued share capital comprises 110,096,509 ordinary shares, each with voting rights, resulting in a total of 110,096,509 voting rights as no shares are held in treasury. This updated figure should be used by shareholders for notification calculations under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Tr</description>
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<title>Interim Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC reported interim results for the 26 weeks ended 25 January 2026, showing a 5.7% increase in revenue to £1,087.8 million, with like-for-like sales up 4.8%. However, profit before tax decreased by 31.9% to £22.4 million, and operating profit fell by 18.4% to £52.9 million, attributed to increased costs including wages, repairs, and business rates. Basic earnings per share were 15.5p, down from 21.5p in the prior year. The company declared an unchanged interim dividend of 4.0p p</description>
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<title>Wetherspoon and Business Rates Reform</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC is advocating for two key tax reforms to benefit the pub industry: equal VAT treatment with supermarkets and a reduction in the business rates multiplier from its current 43 pence to 28 pence. The company believes that basing business rates on profits, as proposed by Greene King, is overly complex and bureaucratic, preferring the simplicity and direct cash benefit of a reduced multiplier. Wetherspoon argues that this approach is easier to implement and understand, providing a</description>
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<title>Wetherspoon and tax reform</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC is urging the hospitality industry to support political proposals for tax reform, specifically a reduction in VAT to 10% for the sector, alongside cuts to excise duty and business rates. The company highlights that this initiative, if enacted, could significantly improve pub competitiveness, which has seen a 50% loss in beer trade to supermarkets since 2000 according to Morgan Stanley analysts. Wetherspoon criticizes the lukewarm initial response from some industry leaders, d</description>
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<title>Statement re Press Comment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Wetherspoon PLC has clarified its policy on dogs, stating it allows assistance dogs but requires proof of training from ADUK, an umbrella organization. This clarification follows a BBC article that Wetherspoon believes misrepresented its policy and the reasons behind it. The company emphasizes its legal responsibility to accommodate disabilities while also ensuring the safety of employees and the public, citing a significant increase in dog incidents, including 15 staff being bitten in 2025 comp</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Azvalor Asset Management SGIIC SA has increased its stake in J D Wetherspoon PLC, crossing a notification threshold on February 2, 2026. The firm now holds 5.001% of the voting rights, representing 5,514,560 shares, up from a previous holding of 3.611%. This acquisition of voting rights was notified to the issuer on February 5, 2026.
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<title>Director/PDMR Shareholding - Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc announced an amendment to a previous filing regarding a transaction by its Finance Director, Ben Whitley. On January 26, 2026, Mr. Whitley sold 6,931 ordinary shares of the company on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £6.79 pence per share. All other details from the original announcement remain unchanged.
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<title>Director/PDMR Shareholding</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc announced that its Finance Director, Ben Whitley, sold 6,931 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £6.79 pence per share. This transaction represents a disposal of shares by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.
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<title>Trading Update Announcement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks ended 18 January 2026, with bar sales up 6.9% and food sales up 1.3%, though hotel room sales saw a slight decrease of 0.7%. The company anticipates full-year interest costs around £47 million excluding IFRS 16, with debt levels projected between £740 million and £760 million by the end of FY26. Wetherspoon has opened six new pubs year-to-date and plans for 15 openings in the current financial year, alongside ei</description>
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<title>Transaction in Own Shares</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc has announced the purchase of 295,750 ordinary shares on January 14, 2026, through Investec Bank plc at a consistent price of 757.00 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares, which represents a move to reduce the number of outstanding shares.
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<title>NED Appointment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc has appointed John Herring as a non-executive director, effective immediately, and he will also chair the audit committee. Herring is a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in corporate finance, including involvement in JD Wetherspoon's initial public offering, and has previously served on the company's board from 1997 to 2011. He currently holds the position of non-executive chairman of Ceiba Investments Limited and has no current shareholding in JD Wethe</description>
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<title>Result of AGM</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon plc announced that all resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting on November 20, 2025, were passed by poll. A summary of the certified votes for each resolution will be made available on the company's website. The company's current financial year concludes on July 26, 2026, with the next trading update expected on January 21, 2026.
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<title>Notice of AGM</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 10am at etc.venues, 50-52 Chancery Lane, London. The Notice of AGM and the Form of Proxy have been submitted to the FCA ESS and are available on the company's website.
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<title>Annual Financial Report</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC announced the submission of its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025 to the FCA ESS. The report is accessible for review on the company's website.
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<title>Preliminary Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon PLC reported preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27th July 2025. Like-for-like sales increased by 5.1% compared to FY2024. Revenue reached £2,127.5 million, a 4.5% increase from £2,035.5 million in 2024. Profit before tax was £81.4 million, up 10.1% from £73.9 million. Operating profit increased by 4.9% to £146.4 million. Basic earnings per share rose by 4.5% to 50.8p. Free cash inflow per share saw a significant increase of 79.2% to 47.3p. The full-year dividend remained </description>
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<title>Pubs Need Tax Equality, Not Tax Complexity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>J D Wetherspoon is advocating for tax equality between pubs and supermarkets, highlighting the disparity in VAT and business rates. Pubs pay 20% VAT on food sales, while supermarkets pay zero, effectively subsidizing alcohol prices. Business rates for pubs are roughly 5.6% of annual turnover, equating to 28p on a £5 pint, while supermarkets pay business rates of just under 1.5% of sales, or about 8p on a comparable pint. Factoring in lower supermarket overheads, the business rate 'levy' could be</description>
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<title>Pre-close trading update</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dividend Declaration</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Result of AGM - Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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