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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-23 Major Shareholding Noti…
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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
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person with interests in relevant securities during a takeover situation (indicated by the mention of 'offeror/offeree' like SAINSBURY). This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant position changes during a takeover bid. Among the provided categories, this specific regulatory filing concerning director/insider dealings during a takeover context is best classified under 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), as it reports personal share transactions/interests by a party involved in the transaction, even though it's specifically mandated by the Takeover Code, not standard SEC insider trading forms (like Form 3/4/5). It is a specific type of insider/director dealing disclosure.
2016-08-23 English
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure by a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more, specifically in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and 'SAINSBURY'). This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/executive dealings (DIRS) or major shareholding notifications (MRQ), the specific regulatory context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) points towards a specialized disclosure related to M&A activity or insider transactions during a bid. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. However, the context is highly specific to takeover rules. Since the document details personal dealings (purchases) and resulting positions during an ongoing offer, it most closely aligns with insider transaction reporting, which is best captured by 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or, more broadly, related to M&A activity ('TAR'). Since Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover bid concerning interests/dealings, and it is not a general M&A announcement (TAR), nor a general director dealing report (DIRS) outside of a takeover context, it is a highly specific regulatory filing related to a takeover. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal security interests/transactions by an interested party, although 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is also plausible as a fallback. Given the detailed nature of the dealing disclosure, DIRS is a strong candidate, but because it is explicitly tied to a takeover bid (Rule 8.3), it is fundamentally about the transaction/takeover process. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. MRQ is for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels'. This form reports both a position (0.16% ownership) and recent dealings. Since the context is a takeover bid, this is a mandatory disclosure of insider interest/dealing related to that bid. If we must choose from the list, DIRS covers the 'dealing' aspect by an interested party. If the system prioritizes the regulatory context over the action, RNS might be chosen. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting insider interests/dealings during a bid. I will classify this as Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it reports personal interests and transactions, which is the core function of insider reporting, even if triggered by a takeover. If DIRS is too narrow, MRQ covers the position change. Given the explicit dealing table, DIRS is slightly better than MRQ, but the context is M&A. I will select DIRS as the most specific fit for reporting personal security interests/transactions by an insider/controller.
2016-08-23 English
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
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 details the interests and dealings of a party involved in a takeover offer (Sainsbury). This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions related to a takeover, is best classified under Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more specifically given the context of takeover rules, as a specialized regulatory filing. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, and this form covers significant position disclosures/dealings by a party to an offer, it aligns closely with insider transaction reporting. However, the specific nature of reporting dealings during a takeover bid often falls under specialized regulatory disclosures. Given the provided options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal security transactions/interests by an involved party, although 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a broader alternative. Since the core content is about personal dealings/positions in securities related to an offer, DIRS is chosen as the most specific fit among the choices for transaction reporting, even though it's not strictly a director.
2016-08-23 English
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
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 details the interests and dealings of a party involved in a takeover bid (in this case, related to 'SAINSBURY'). This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. However, since the core activity is reporting personal security interests/dealings by an involved party, DIRS is the most appropriate category, as it captures insider trading/ownership reports, which is the function of Form 8.3 in the context of a takeover. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to insider dealing during a bid.
2016-08-23 English
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
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 details the interests and short positions of a party (NATIXIS) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (SAINSBURY) during a takeover situation. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or potentially a specific type of regulatory filing. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and this form covers significant holdings/dealings by a major shareholder/entity during a takeover, it is a specific type of insider/related party transaction disclosure. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal/related party security transactions, although 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also relevant. However, Form 8.3 is specifically tied to takeover activity and insider disclosure rules, making it a specialized form of insider reporting. In the context of the provided definitions, 'DIRS' is the best fit for reporting security transactions/holdings by interested parties, even if the party isn't strictly a director, as it captures insider/related party trading disclosures. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be used, but DIRS is the closest proxy for insider transaction reporting.
2016-08-23 English
Form 8.3 - SAINSBURY
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 97% 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 recent dealings of a party involved in a takeover situation (Offeror/Offeree: SAINSBURY). This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to share ownership changes during corporate actions. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', we must select the closest fit. 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives (insider trades). While this is a disclosure by a major shareholder/controller (NATIXIS) during a takeover, it is fundamentally a report of personal/controlled security dealings. If this were a general insider trade report, DIRS would fit. Given the context of a takeover bid and the nature of the disclosure (interests and dealings), it is most closely related to insider/significant shareholder activity reporting. However, looking at the provided list, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by insiders/significant holders, even though Form 8.3 is specific to takeover rules. If a more specific code existed for takeover disclosures, that would be preferred. Since it is a mandatory disclosure of security interests and dealings, and it is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) or a major shareholding notification (MRQ - which usually relates to crossing thresholds outside of a formal offer), DIRS is the most appropriate classification for reporting security dealings by an interested party.
2016-08-23 English

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