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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-04 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 · 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 major shareholder (Norges Bank) in relation to an ongoing takeover offer (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) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a dealing disclosure by a major shareholder, the context is specifically related to a takeover bid, which often falls under specialized regulatory disclosures. However, the closest fit for disclosures of personal/insider transactions, especially those related to corporate control events like takeovers, is DIRS, although it is primarily for directors. Given the options, this is a specific type of insider/major shareholder transaction disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details dealings by a major entity involved in a takeover, it is most closely related to insider/significant transaction reporting. If we strictly interpret the definitions, it is a disclosure of dealings/interests. Since it is not a director's dealing (DIRS), and not a general M&A announcement (TAR), the most appropriate category for specific transaction disclosures by significant parties, especially when they involve share movements, is often grouped with insider trading disclosures or treated as a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, and recognizing this is a mandatory disclosure related to share ownership changes during a corporate action, it is a specific regulatory filing. Since it is not a general announcement (RNS) but a specific form detailing dealings, and DIRS is for directors, I will classify it as a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit other categories, leaning towards RNS as the fallback for specific regulatory forms not explicitly listed, or DIRS if we stretch the definition to include major shareholder dealings during a bid. Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. I will use RNS as the fallback for specific, non-standard regulatory forms, as it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. However, upon re-evaluation, DIRS covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While Norges Bank is not a director, this is a mandatory disclosure of share dealings during a takeover, which is a form of insider activity reporting. Given the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and the focus on share dealings, DIRS is a plausible, though imperfect, fit for insider transaction reporting. Let's check if any other code fits better. It is not a M&A announcement (TAR), but a disclosure *during* one. I will classify it as RNS (Regulatory Filings) as it is a specific, mandatory regulatory form (Form 8.3) that doesn't map cleanly to the other specific financial report types.
2016-08-04 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 99% confidence The document is a short announcement (2101 chars) identified by an 'RNS Number' and explicitly states it is providing information 'in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. Rule 2.10 requires confirmation of the total number of relevant securities in issue. This type of mandatory, short regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit a specific financial report category (like 10-K or IR) is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). It is not a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) because it is a disclosure of existing structure, not an announcement of a new fundraising activity, nor is it a Share Issue/Capital Change (SHA) as it is reporting the current total, not announcing a change in process.
2016-08-04 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 used for Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure by a person with interests representing 1% or more in relevant securities during a takeover situation involving an offeror and an offeree (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc are mentioned). This type of disclosure relates directly to insider trading/dealing during a takeover bid, which falls under the scope of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific regulatory filing. However, given the specific context of dealing disclosures related to a takeover bid under the Takeover Code, and comparing it against the provided definitions, it is a specialized form of insider transaction reporting. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions by an entity connected to the parties involved, it is most closely aligned with Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers personal share transactions by executives/directors (or in this case, a major interested party). If DIRS is too narrow, the general regulatory nature points towards RNS, but DIRS is a better fit for the content type (dealing disclosure). Given the options, DIRS is the most specific fit for reporting interests and dealings in securities during a takeover.
2016-08-03 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
M&A Activity Classification · 98% 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 required under UK Takeover Panel rules when a person acquires or disposes of interests in relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover period. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant shareholder dealings during a M&A event. While it involves dealings (which might suggest DIRS), the specific context of a takeover code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely aligned with the activity surrounding a takeover or merger. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category for disclosures specifically mandated by takeover rules, as these filings are intrinsically linked to the M&A process. 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is too general, as this is a specific regulatory filing type related to M&A.
2016-08-03 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% 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 insider trading reports or specific transaction disclosures. While there isn't a perfect match for a 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', it is a specific type of regulatory filing related to transactions and ownership changes during a corporate action. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a disclosure by an investment manager (Arrowstreet Capital), it is fundamentally a disclosure of a significant holding/dealing during a takeover. However, the most accurate general category for specific regulatory disclosures not covered elsewhere is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if we interpret 'dealing' broadly to include significant holders during a bid. Since Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests/dealings in securities subject to an offer, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for a disclosure detailing share positions and transactions, even though the filer is an investment manager, not strictly a director. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. Since it details specific dealings and positions related to an offer, DIRS captures the essence of the content better than the general RNS, although RNS is also plausible. Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives'. This is by an investment manager. Therefore, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback) is the most appropriate classification for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8.3.
2016-08-03 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). 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 or related party transactions/holdings concerning securities, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure/Insider Dealing', DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category as it covers executive/insider transactions in company securities, which this disclosure fundamentally is, albeit in the context of a bid. The document is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it maps directly to a specific insider transaction/ownership disclosure type.
2016-08-03 English

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