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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-09-01 Major Shareholding Noti…
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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

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Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 96% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" which is a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This form details the interests and dealings of a party involved in a takeover situation (J Sainsbury PLC and Home Retail Group). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which aligns most closely with Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). However, since it is a specific disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, and it details personal transactions/holdings of a significant investor (Norges Bank) in the context of an offer, it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal transactions/holdings by a major stakeholder during a takeover context, although 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also relevant. Since the document is a formal regulatory disclosure about share interests and dealings related to a takeover, and it is not a general earnings report or annual filing, it falls under the category of specific transaction/insider reporting. Director's Dealing (DIRS) is the best fit among the provided codes for reporting significant share transactions/positions by an involved party, even if the discloser isn't strictly a director, as it captures insider/major shareholder transaction reporting. If 'Takeover Disclosure' were an option, that would be ideal, but DIRS covers insider transactions.
2016-09-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1096 characters) and explicitly mentions 'RNS Number : 7361I' and 'J Sainsbury plc - Voting rights and capital'. It confirms the total number of issued ordinary shares and the total number of voting rights as of a specific date (31 August 2016). This content directly relates to shareholder voting rights and capital structure notification, which aligns closely with the definition of 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA). Although it uses the RNS service, the specific content is about voting rights calculation, making DVA the most precise fit over the general RNS fallback.
2016-09-01 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (7345I) and explicitly states it is providing information 'In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. Rule 2.10 requires companies to disclose their total number of shares in issue and any securities convertible into shares. This specific disclosure relates to the total number of relevant securities in issue, which is a mandatory regulatory disclosure, often associated with takeover activity or general market transparency. While it touches upon capital structure (shares, bonds), its primary function is fulfilling a specific Takeover Code requirement. Since it is a formal regulatory announcement disseminated via RNS, and it doesn't fit perfectly into CAP (Capital/Financing Update) which usually implies an active fundraising event, or SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change) which implies a change, the most appropriate classification for a mandatory, specific regulatory disclosure that isn't a standard financial report (10-K, IR) or a general announcement (RNS) is often best categorized by the specific nature of the disclosure if available, or as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). However, given the options, this disclosure is highly specific to the total securities outstanding, which is a key component of capital structure reporting. Since it is a formal, mandatory disclosure disseminated via the RNS system, and it is not a general 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) but the disclosure itself, RNS is the most fitting general regulatory category for mandatory disclosures not covered elsewhere. If 'CAP' were interpreted broadly as 'Capital Structure Disclosure', it might fit, but RNS covers general regulatory announcements best.
2016-09-01 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" which is a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This form relates to dealings and positions during a takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid, is most closely related to Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to transactions and ownership changes. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', we must select the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this is a disclosure by a fund manager (Millennium International Management LP) regarding a takeover, the core activity reported is the holding and dealing in securities relevant to the offer. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the most appropriate category for reporting significant security interests and transactions by involved parties, even if the filer isn't strictly a director, as it captures insider/significant transaction reporting. Alternatively, since it is a regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, it could fall under RNS, but DIRS is more specific to the content (dealing disclosure). I will classify it as DIRS due to the focus on security interests and dealings.
2016-08-31 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover or offer period. Among the provided classifications, 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' is the closest match, as it covers personal share transactions by executives/directors (insider trades), although Form 8.3 is specifically related to Takeover Code disclosures, which often involves major shareholders or parties to an offer, not just directors. However, since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure' or 'Insider Dealing Disclosure' beyond DIRS, and the content details personal dealings (purchases and sales) by Barclays PLC concerning J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting personal security transactions by an interested party. Checking the definitions: - DIRS: Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades). - MRQ: Major Shareholding Notification (Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels). While this is a major holding disclosure (over 1%), the focus on 'Dealing Disclosure' strongly aligns with the spirit of DIRS, which captures insider/significant party trading activity. Given the options, DIRS is the best fit for reporting personal dealings related to an offer.
2016-08-31 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" which is a "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This form relates to dealings and positions during a takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid, is a specific type of regulatory filing related to insider transactions or major shareholdings during a corporate action. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the context is strictly tied to a takeover bid disclosure requirement (Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code). Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions by an entity (Carlson Capital, L.P.) involved in a takeover, it most closely aligns with Director's Dealing (DIRS) in principle (insider transaction reporting), or potentially Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) due to the 1% threshold, but the specific nature points towards insider/related party transactions during a bid. Given the options, Director's Dealing (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal security interests/transactions by a major party involved in a corporate event, although it is technically a Takeover Code filing. However, looking closely at the definitions, DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This is a major shareholder/activist fund reporting under takeover rules. Since it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, and not a standard director's dealing, the most appropriate general regulatory category is RNS, but DIRS captures the essence of reporting security interests/dealings by an insider/major party. Given the context of a takeover bid and the disclosure of interests/dealings by a significant party, this is a specialized insider/major shareholder disclosure. If we must choose from the list, and recognizing that takeover disclosures often fall under general regulatory announcements if not specifically covered, I will check if any other code fits better. MRQ is for 'changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. This form reports the *position* and *dealings* during a bid. Since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, and it details security interests/dealings, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, and the focus on security interests/dealings, DIRS is the closest thematic fit, but RNS is the safest fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like 8.3. I will classify it as RNS as it is a specific regulatory filing not covered by the other specific codes (like 10-K, ER, etc.) and is not strictly a director's dealing (DIRS) but a takeover disclosure.
2016-08-31 English

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