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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-08-02 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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About Sainsbury (J) PLC

https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/

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 - 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 details the interests and dealings of a major shareholder (Norges Bank) in the context of an offer involving J Sainsbury PLC and Home Retail Group. 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 as it covers personal share transactions by insiders/major holders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover situations. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure/Insider Dealing related to a Tender Offer', DIRS is the most appropriate category covering personal transactions by influential parties. The document is a formal regulatory disclosure, not a general announcement (RPA/RNS) or a full report.
2016-08-02 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (0241G) and explicitly states it is providing information 'in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. Rule 2.10 announcements require the issuer to confirm the total number of shares in issue and any securities convertible into shares. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to potential takeover activity or general market transparency, not a full financial report (10-K, IR) or a management change (MANG). Since it is a specific regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the other specialized codes (like DIV, DIRS, CAP), the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is explicitly sourced from the RNS system and deals with required regulatory disclosures.
2016-08-02 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 "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. Among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by individuals/entities involved in the company, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is mandated by the UK Takeover Code, not standard SEC insider trading forms. Since it details specific dealings and positions related to an offer, it falls under the category of reporting transactions by interested parties. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category for reporting executive/insider transactions, even though this is a specific UK takeover filing type.
2016-08-01 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 by a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more, specifically in the context of an offer involving 'J Sainsbury PLC' and 'Home Retail Group Plc'. This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover or merger scenario. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category as it covers merger proposals or takeover bids, and this filing is directly mandated by the rules governing such events (The Takeover Code). It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is specific to a takeover context and mandated by the Takeover Code rules for parties involved in an offer.
2016-08-01 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Major Shareholding Notification 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 made by a person with interests in relevant securities during a takeover situation (involving J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid is a specific regulatory filing related to insider transactions and ownership changes, but it is distinct from standard insider trading reports (like DIRS, which usually refers to Form 4/Form 3/Form 5 in the US context, or similar national requirements outside of a formal takeover code context). Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this specific form (Form 8.3) is mandated by the Takeover Code. However, since the core activity is reporting personal dealings/interests by a major party (Barclays PLC) in relation to a takeover, and 'DIRS' covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', this is the most appropriate classification among the provided choices, as it deals with insider/significant party transactions. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to insider dealing during a bid.
2016-08-01 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly starts with an 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN'. It details the status of unallotted securities under specific schemes ('Save As You Earn' and 'Long Term Incentive Scheme 2006') over a six-month period (Feb 1, 2016, to Jul 31, 2016). This type of routine filing, which reports on the status of securities held under block listing arrangements, is a standard regulatory announcement. Since it is a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the definitions for 10-K, ER, IR, or DIRS, the most appropriate general category for routine regulatory announcements not covered elsewhere is RNS (Regulatory Filings). Although it relates to share capital, it is a periodic return rather than a direct transaction report (POS) or a general capital change announcement (SHA).
2016-08-01 English

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