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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-07-29 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
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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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly starts with an 'RNS Number' and contains a 'Notification of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ('PDMRs')'. It details the purchase of ordinary shares by directors (David Tyler and Mary Harris) and includes structured 'Notification of dealing form' sections. This content directly corresponds to insider trading reports or director's dealings. The filing type definition for Director's Dealing is 'DIRS'. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the classification as DIRS over the general RNS fallback.
2016-07-29 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 positions and dealings related to an ongoing takeover offer (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc). This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process, is most closely related to insider trading disclosures or specific transaction reports. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a disclosure by a major shareholder/controller during a takeover, it is a specific regulatory filing related to M&A activity. However, the most fitting category for disclosures of personal share transactions by insiders/major stakeholders, especially in the context of a takeover bid (which often triggers these disclosures), is DIRS, although it is not strictly limited to directors. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major party involved in a takeover, it aligns best with disclosures of insider transactions. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be preferred. Since it details dealings and positions, DIRS is the closest fit for insider/significant transaction reporting, though it is a specific UK Takeover Code form. Alternatively, since it is a mandatory regulatory filing related to a takeover, it could fall under RNS, but DIRS captures the *content* (dealing disclosure) better than the general RNS fallback.
2016-07-28 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" titled "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/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 interests and dealings in securities during a takeover bid. This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions related to a takeover, aligns most closely with the category for Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific type of regulatory filing. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions/holdings by an entity (Barclays PLC) involved in a takeover scenario (J Sainsbury PLC), the closest fit among the provided options is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), as it concerns insider/significant stakeholder transactions. However, given the context of a takeover bid and the specific nature of Form 8.3, it is a specialized regulatory disclosure. If DIRS is interpreted broadly to cover significant shareholder dealings, it fits. If not, it falls under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS). Since it details dealings and positions, DIRS is a strong candidate, but because it is a specific regulatory form related to takeover activity, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the safest fallback for specialized, non-standard reports. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers the nature of the transaction (dealing disclosure), but 'RNS' covers the specific regulatory document type. I will select DIRS as the primary intent is reporting personal/insider dealings related to securities, which is the core function of Form 8.3 in this context, even if the filer is an institution rather than a director.
2016-07-28 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 96% 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". This type of disclosure relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover or merger situation. Among the provided categories, this most closely aligns with insider trading/director dealings or major shareholding notifications, but the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure points towards transactions by parties involved in a potential M&A event. * It is not a standard 10-K, AR, ER, or IR. * It details dealings (Section 3) and positions (Section 2) in securities related to an offer involving 'J Sainsbury PLC' and 'Home Retail Group Plc'. * The closest fit among the specific codes is DIRS (Director's Dealing) or MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification). Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer, it is a specific type of insider/significant holder disclosure. * Given the options, DIRS (Director's Dealing) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while AQR Capital Management, LLC might not be a director, this form tracks significant interests/dealings related to an offer, which is a form of insider activity. * However, the document is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover bid (M&A activity). While TAR is M&A Activity, this specific form (Form 8.3) is a disclosure of interests/dealings, which is often grouped with insider transactions (DIRS) or major shareholding changes (MRQ). * Since the document is a formal, structured regulatory disclosure about ownership and dealing during a potential takeover, and it is not a general M&A announcement (TAR), nor a general director dealing report (DIRS), it fits best as a specific regulatory filing related to share ownership changes during a corporate action. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting personal/firm dealings in securities, even if the firm is an investment manager rather than a director, as it tracks significant position changes. * Revisiting the definitions: DIRS is for 'personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. MRQ is for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code for parties with >1% interest, MRQ is a strong candidate, but DIRS captures the 'dealing' aspect more directly in the context of corporate actions. * Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is mandatory during an offer, and the focus on 'Dealing Disclosure', DIRS (Director's Dealing) is selected as the closest proxy for tracking significant insider/related party transactions, although RNS (Regulatory Filings) is also plausible as a fallback. I will classify it as DIRS due to the explicit 'DEALING DISCLOSURE' nature.
2016-07-28 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 interests and dealings in securities during a takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid, is most closely related to insider trading reports or specific regulatory filings concerning M&A activity. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', it falls under the category of filings related to M&A activity (TAR) or general regulatory filings (RNS). Given the context is explicitly about a takeover bid ('offeror/offeree' mentioned), TAR (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate, but DIRS (Director's Dealing) covers insider transactions. However, Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code for parties involved in an offer, which is a specialized regulatory disclosure. Since the definitions do not perfectly map to a specific Takeover Code form, and it is a mandatory disclosure related to a transaction/interest, it is best classified as a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'DIRS' covers insider trades, but this is broader than just directors. 'TAR' covers M&A activity announcements. Since this is a disclosure *during* an M&A event, and it is a mandatory regulatory filing, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory form not covered elsewhere, although it is highly related to M&A. Upon review, Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for directors/executives. This is an investment manager (Arrowstreet Capital). Therefore, it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover. I will classify it as RNS as it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code that doesn't fit the other specific categories like DIRS or TAR (which usually covers the bid announcement itself).
2016-07-28 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". This form is a mandatory disclosure required when a person or entity holds interests of 1% or more in relevant securities during a takeover offer. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant holdings changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS) and major shareholdings (MRQ), the specific context of a takeover bid disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely aligned with regulatory filings concerning transactions related to corporate control, which often falls under the scope of takeover-related disclosures. However, looking at the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover bid involving share interests and dealings by a party (CQS (UK) LLP) in the offeree (J Sainsbury Plc), it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/controlled security interests and transactions, even though the context is a takeover bid disclosure (Form 8.3). If a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be preferred. In the absence of a specific takeover code, and noting the focus on interests and dealings, DIRS is the most appropriate category among the choices, as it captures the essence of reporting security positions and transactions by involved parties.
2016-07-28 English

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