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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-19 Major Shareholding Noti…
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About Sainsbury (J) PLC

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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

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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 an ongoing takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. Disclosures regarding dealings or positions in relevant securities during a takeover bid are specifically related to insider trading or significant shareholder activity during a M&A event. While it involves dealing, the context is strictly governed by takeover rules, which aligns most closely with M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially Director's Dealing (DIRS) if the discloser were a director, but since it's a major shareholder/asset manager disclosing under takeover rules, TAR is the most appropriate category covering the context of the filing. However, looking at the provided definitions, there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. - DIRS (Director's Dealing) is for personal share transactions by directors/executives. - TAR (M&A Activity) is for merger proposals or takeover bids. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover situation (Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code), it falls under the umbrella of M&A Activity (TAR). If TAR were not available, RNS would be the fallback, but TAR captures the specific context better than DIRS or RNS.
2016-08-19 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'. This form is used for Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure by a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more, typically in the context of a takeover bid (indicated by 'offeror/offeree' fields relating to J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, and while this is a specific regulatory form (Form 8.3), it fundamentally reports on dealings/interests in securities. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is the closest fit for reporting personal or related party transactions/holdings, although 'Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ)' is also related to ownership thresholds. However, Form 8.3 is highly specific to takeover-related disclosures of interests and dealings, which aligns best with the spirit of insider/director dealing disclosures, even if it's broader than just directors. Since there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting significant security dealings by an interested party.
2016-08-19 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" titled "DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code". This form is used to disclose personal share transactions by directors, executives, or significant stakeholders during a takeover situation. This aligns perfectly with the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers reports of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades), often triggered by takeover activity. Although the document details dealings, it is a specific regulatory disclosure form (Form 8.3) related to insider transactions, making DIRS the most precise fit over the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS).
2016-08-19 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states, 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content is a 'Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue' made under the UK Takeover Code, detailing the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date. This type of mandatory disclosure, issued via the London Stock Exchange's regulatory news service (RNS), fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category, as there is no specific code for 'Rule 2.10 Securities in Issue' disclosure, and it is not a core financial report (10-K, IR) or a management/board change (MANG, DIRS). Given the explicit RNS identification, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2016-08-19 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interests in relevant securities during a takeover situation (involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific regulatory filing. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', I must evaluate the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors and executives. While this is a disclosure by an investment manager (Millennium International Management LP) regarding a takeover, the core activity being disclosed is the holding and dealing in securities related to the offer. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting significant security interests and transactions by parties involved in a corporate action, although 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a possibility if DIRS is deemed too specific to directors. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about insider/significant party dealing disclosure during a bid. I will classify this as DIRS as it concerns reporting of security interests/dealings by involved parties, which aligns conceptually with insider trading reports, even if the specific form is for takeover rules.
2016-08-18 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Director's Dealing Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover 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 during a takeover or merger scenario, specifically detailing holdings and dealings of a party involved. Reviewing the definitions, this activity—reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, especially in the context of a takeover (J SAINSBURY PLC vs HOME RETAIL GROUP mentioned)—most closely aligns with 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), which covers personal share transactions by directors and executives (insider trades). While the context is a takeover, the core function of Form 8.3 is reporting insider dealing/position disclosure, which maps best to DIRS among the provided options. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific, nor is it a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) which typically deals with crossing ownership thresholds outside of a formal offer context, nor is it a Transaction in Own Shares (POS) which refers to the company buying back its own stock.
2016-08-18 English

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