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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-08 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 · 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 relates to dealings and positions during a takeover scenario 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 general regulatory filings concerning transactions. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions/interests by a party involved in an offer, it aligns best with 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) as it concerns insider/significant stakeholder transaction reporting, or the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a fallback. Given the specific nature of reporting transactions/interests during a takeover, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Filing' code, 'DIRS' is the closest fit for reporting significant transaction activity by an interested party, although 'RNS' is also plausible. However, DIRS specifically covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While this is a third-party investor (Arrowstreet Capital), the function is reporting significant transaction activity related to an offer, which is a specialized form of insider/significant holder reporting. Given the options, and the focus on share transactions/positions, DIRS is a strong candidate, but RNS is the safest fallback for non-standard regulatory forms. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is for directors/executives. This is an investment manager. Therefore, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback category) is the most appropriate classification for a UK Takeover Code disclosure that doesn't fit the specific insider trading category (DIRS) or M&A activity (TAR).
2016-08-08 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 involved in a takeover bid (J Sainsbury PLC and Home Retail Group Plc are mentioned). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is more precisely about disclosure during a takeover. However, since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it involves reporting dealings/interests by a party connected to an offer, it falls under the broader category of insider/significant shareholder activity. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most analogous category for reporting personal security interests/transactions, even though the context is a takeover bid rather than just routine director dealing. If 'DIRS' is interpreted strictly as only director trades, then 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) would be the fallback. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it is a specific regulatory filing. Comparing DIRS and RNS: DIRS covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. This is a disclosure by an investment manager (AQR Capital Management, LLC) regarding interests in an offer. This is highly specific to M&A activity and insider reporting. Given the options, 'DIRS' is often used broadly for insider/significant holder transaction reports, but 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Since the document is a specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) related to a takeover, and there is no specific M&A code that covers this exact disclosure type (TAR is for M&A activity announcements, not the disclosure form itself), 'RNS' is the safest and most accurate fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory disclosure form.
2016-08-08 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 positions and dealings related to an offer (in this case, involving J Sainsbury Plc). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the UK Takeover Code for parties involved in an offer. Since DIRS covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and this document details transactions/holdings by CQS (UK) LLP in relation to an offer, it falls under the scope of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate classification for a dealing disclosure, even though it is triggered by a takeover situation.
2016-08-08 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements 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 details the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date (August 5, 2016), referencing Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code. This type of mandatory, general regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit into specific categories like 10-K, ER, or DIV is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). It is not a specific report type like AR, IR, or a specific announcement like DIV or DIRS.
2016-08-08 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 filing, concerning insider dealings or significant position disclosures during a takeover, is not explicitly covered by the provided definitions (like 10-K, ER, or DIV). However, it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to transactions by insiders/major shareholders during a corporate action (takeover). The closest fit among the options that deals with insider transactions is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), although this form (Form 8.3) is specifically for parties involved in a takeover bid, not just directors. Given the options, filings related to insider transactions or significant ownership changes are best grouped under DIRS or potentially RNS (Regulatory Filings) as a fallback. Since it details specific dealings and positions of a major shareholder during a takeover, it is a form of insider/significant transaction disclosure. In the context of UK Takeover Code filings, these are highly specific regulatory disclosures. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and this document covers a major shareholder's position/dealing during a takeover, DIRS is the most analogous category for transaction reporting by insiders/major stakeholders, even if the specific form is for takeover rules. If DIRS is too narrow (only directors), RNS is the fallback. Given the nature of reporting transactions/positions, DIRS is a strong candidate, but as it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover, RNS (General regulatory announcements/fallback) is often used for filings that don't fit the core financial reports. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting interests/dealings. I will classify this as DIRS as it pertains to reporting interests/dealings by a significant party, which aligns conceptually with insider transaction reporting, or RNS if DIRS is strictly limited to directors. Given the context of a takeover, these disclosures are mandatory regulatory filings. I will lean towards RNS as the most appropriate general regulatory filing category when a specific transaction type (like a standard insider trade report) is not perfectly matched, especially since it's a Takeover Code filing.
2016-08-05 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
M&A Activity Classification · 95% 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, typically filed during a takeover situation (indicated by the mention of 'offeror/offeree' like J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant changes in ownership during a corporate action. Reviewing the provided definitions, the category that best fits reports of personal share transactions by executives/directors, or significant ownership changes, is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Since this is a formal disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests and dealings by a major shareholder (Barclays PLC, holding over 1% interest), it aligns most closely with reporting insider/significant shareholder activity. While DIRS focuses on directors, this is a major shareholder disclosure during a takeover context. MRQ covers changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds). Given the structure and content (reporting interests, short positions, and specific purchase/sale transactions), it is a disclosure of insider/significant shareholder dealing. DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by insiders, even though this specific form (Form 8.3) is broader, covering any person with a 1% interest during a bid. In the context of the provided limited definitions, DIRS captures the essence of reporting individual security transactions by involved parties better than MRQ (which is usually just a notification of crossing a threshold, not the detailed transaction log). However, Form 8.3 is specifically about interests in securities related to a takeover. If we strictly follow the definitions: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This is a major shareholder (Barclays PLC) dealing during a takeover. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting specific security dealings by an interested party, even if the party isn't strictly a director. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS (Regulatory Filings) would be the fallback. Since it details specific dealings, DIRS is chosen as the primary fit for insider/significant party transaction reporting.
2016-08-05 English

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