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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2019-10-16 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SBRY

About Sainsbury (J) PLC

https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/

J Sainsbury plc is a multi-channel retailer with a primary focus on food and groceries. The company operates through a family of brands to provide customers with food, general merchandise, clothing, and financial services. Its core grocery business is conducted through Sainsbury's supermarkets and convenience stores, emphasizing quality and value. The company also retails general merchandise and home goods through its Argos and Habitat brands, and clothing under the Tu brand. Additionally, J Sainsbury plc operates Sainsbury's Bank, offering a range of financial products, and manages the Nectar loyalty rewards program, enhancing its multi-channel customer offering.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
2018/19 Financial Statements restated for IFRS 16
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is an RNS announcement from J Sainsbury plc dated October 16, 2019. The core content is the publication of restated 2018/19 financial results (both half-year and full-year) on a post-IFRS 16 basis, ahead of the official Interims 2019/20 report. It includes detailed tables showing the impact of IFRS 16 on the Group Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement for prior periods. Although it contains detailed financial statements, the context is an announcement *publishing* these restatements and providing key figures, rather than being the comprehensive, final statutory filing itself (like a 10-K or a full IR). The presence of the RNS Number (9973P) and the explicit statement that the full statutory accounts were filed separately after the AGM, combined with the nature of providing preliminary restatements, strongly suggests this is an announcement about the release of financial information. This fits best under 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) as it announces the publication of restated financial statements, or potentially 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) if RPA is too narrow. Given the focus on announcing the publication of financial data (even if detailed), RPA is the most specific fit among the options that describe an announcement rather than the final report itself. However, since it contains substantial financial tables (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), it is more than just a brief announcement. It is a regulatory filing (RNS) that *contains* the restated financial data. Since the document is substantial (16k+ chars) and provides the actual restated figures, it is not just a simple 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) which usually just states a report is available. It functions as a regulatory disclosure of updated financial figures. Given the options, and the fact that it is an RNS document detailing financial restatements, 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a strong candidate, but 'Interim / Quarterly Report' (IR) is often used for comprehensive period reports. Since this is a restatement of *prior* full-year and half-year results, and not the current period's official interim report (which is stated to come later), it is a specific financial disclosure. Because it is an RNS document providing detailed financial tables (even if restated prior period data), and it doesn't perfectly match 10-K or IR, RNS is the most appropriate fallback for a detailed regulatory disclosure that isn't a standard periodic report. Re-evaluating: The document explicitly states it is publishing 'first half and full year restated 2018/19 results' and includes the full tables. This is essentially a detailed financial disclosure released via RNS. If the content were the *current* period's comprehensive report, it would be IR. Since it's a detailed disclosure of restated prior financials released via RNS, RNS is the best fit as a general regulatory disclosure category, or potentially RPA if we strictly follow the 'announcement' nature. Given the depth of the financial tables, RNS (General Regulatory Filings) is chosen over RPA.
2019-10-16 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and states it is a 'Notification of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ('PDMRs')'. It details the purchase of shares by executives (PDMRs) and references compliance with 'Market Abuse Regulation Article 19'. This type of filing, reporting insider transactions (director's dealing), directly matches the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the DIRS classification over the general RNS fallback.
2019-10-04 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is provided by 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange'. The content details the total number of issued ordinary shares and the total number of voting rights as of a specific date (30 September 2019). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding capital structure and voting rights, distributed via the Regulatory News Service (RNS), fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no more specific code for 'Voting Rights and Capital Confirmation' that isn't already covered by DVA (which is for voting *results*). Since it is a standard regulatory notification distributed via RNS, RNS is the most appropriate code.
2019-10-01 English
J Sainsbury plc Management Update
Board/Management Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The content details specific changes in senior management: John Rogers, CEO of Sainsbury's Argos, is leaving to become CFO of WPP PLC, and reporting lines for his former teams are being adjusted. This directly corresponds to the definition of Board/Management Information (MANG). Although it is distributed via RNS, the core subject matter is management change, making MANG the most specific classification.
2019-10-01 English
Capital Markets Day
Investor Presentation Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified as originating from 'RNS Number : 6322N' and is dated September 25, 2019. The content summarizes a 'Capital Markets Day' event, detailing strategic plans, financial targets, store estate reviews, and operational changes. This type of high-level strategic presentation material, often released via regulatory news services (RNS), aligns best with an Investor Presentation (IP) or a general regulatory announcement. Since it is a summary of presentations given at a specific investor event ('Capital Markets Day'), 'Investor Presentation' (IP) is the most accurate classification for the content itself, even though it was distributed via RNS. It is not a formal statutory report like a 10-K or IR, nor is it a short announcement of a report (RPA).
2019-09-25 English
Q2 Trading Statement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (5377N) and the issuer (J Sainsbury plc). The content explicitly covers the 'Second Quarter Trading Statement for the 12 weeks to 21 September 2019' and details from a 'Capital Markets Day'. A Trading Statement providing key sales figures for a specific fiscal period (Q2) aligns directly with the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). Although it also mentions the Capital Markets Day, the primary financial reporting component is the trading update. Furthermore, the document explicitly states when the full 'Interim Results' will be published (November 7, 2019), suggesting this document is the preliminary trading update, which fits the IR category better than the ER (Earnings Release, which is usually just highlights) or RPA (Report Publication Announcement, as this contains substantive data, not just an announcement of a report). Since it is a comprehensive update for a period shorter than a year, IR is the most appropriate classification.
2019-09-25 English

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