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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-16 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

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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 "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 personal share transactions (dealings) by a significant shareholder or controller in relation to an ongoing takeover offer (in this case, involving J Sainsbury Plc). This directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers personal share transactions by directors and executives, and by extension, significant holders during takeover situations as mandated by the Takeover Code disclosure rules. Although the filer is CQS (UK) LLP and not strictly a director, the nature of the filing (insider dealing disclosure related to a takeover) aligns best with the 'DIRS' category among the provided options, as it reports insider/significant holder transactions.
2016-08-16 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number' and begins with 'National Storage Mechanism' and 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE'. The content details the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date (August 15, 2016), explicitly stating this is in accordance with 'Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding relevant securities in issue, often triggered by M&A activity or general regulatory requirements, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is a specific regulatory announcement that doesn't map perfectly to the other detailed categories like 10-K, ER, or DIV. It is a standard regulatory notification.
2016-08-16 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 details the interests and short positions of a party (Millennium International Management LP) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) related to a takeover situation. This type of filing, concerning insider dealings or significant position changes during a takeover bid, is most closely related to insider trading disclosures or specific transaction reports. Among the provided categories, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a major shareholder/asset manager dealing during a takeover, the context of takeover rules (Rule 8.3) strongly suggests a specific regulatory disclosure related to M&A activity or insider transactions. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must choose the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers insider trades. However, the document is specifically about a major shareholder's position during a takeover bid involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This is a specific type of transaction disclosure. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal/significant security transactions, even though the filer is an asset manager, not strictly a director. Alternatively, since it relates to a takeover, 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is relevant, but TAR is defined as announcements/documents related to merger *proposals* or *takeover bids*, not necessarily the ongoing disclosure forms during the bid. Given the detailed nature of the transaction reporting (Section 3), DIRS is a better fit for reporting security dealings than TAR, which implies the initial M&A event announcement. I will classify this as DIRS due to the focus on reporting security positions and dealings, which aligns with the spirit of insider/director dealing disclosures, even if the filer is an institutional investor involved in a takeover.
2016-08-15 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'. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant changes in holdings during a takeover or merger scenario. Reviewing the provided definitions, the closest match for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS). Although this specific form (Form 8.3) is related to Takeover Code disclosures, in the context of the provided limited set of codes, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category for reporting personal security transactions by interested parties, which includes directors and significant shareholders during a bid period. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to insider dealing/position disclosure, nor is it an M&A activity document (TAR), but rather a disclosure *related* to one.
2016-08-15 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 "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 personal share transactions (dealings) by an entity (CQS (UK) LLP) concerning securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) during a takeover context. This directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (insider trades/executive transactions), which is mapped to the code DIRS in the provided schema, as it reports personal share transactions by executives/insiders involved in a transaction context (takeover).
2016-08-15 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and states, 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details the total number of relevant securities in issue (ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds) as required by Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code. This type of mandatory, general regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit into a more specific category like 10-K, ER, or DIV is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Although it relates to capital structure, it is a mandatory disclosure under takeover rules, not a proactive financing announcement (CAP) or share issue (SHA).
2016-08-15 English

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