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Latest filing 2016-07-26 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 · 98% 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 IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' and specific companies involved in a potential transaction like J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc). This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant position changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with interests/dealings by a person connected to an offer, it is most closely related to insider transaction reporting. However, given the context of takeover activity, it is a specific type of regulatory filing related to insider interests during a bid. If 'DIRS' is interpreted broadly as insider transactions, it applies. If we must choose the best fit among the options, 'DIRS' covers director/executive dealings. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to interests in securities during a takeover, it falls under regulatory reporting of insider activity. I will classify it as DIRS as it details interests and dealings by a major shareholder/controller in the context of an offer, which is a form of insider disclosure.
2016-07-26 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 97% 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 in relevant securities representing 1% or more, typically during a takeover situation (indicated by the mention of 'offeror/offeree' like J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of filing reports insider transactions or significant holdings changes related to a specific corporate action (takeover). Among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover code compliance. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with personal dealings/interests of a major party (Barclays PLC) in the context of an offer, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category for insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting, or 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) as a general fallback. Given the detailed nature of the dealing disclosure, it is a specific regulatory filing about insider/significant shareholder activity, making DIRS a strong candidate, but RNS is safer for non-standard SEC/local exchange forms. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about disclosing interests/dealings by a party involved in an offer, which aligns closely with the spirit of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Let's check the definitions again. DIRS is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While Barclays PLC is an institution, the document reports their dealings. Given the context of takeover code filings, which are highly specific regulatory disclosures, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback) is often used for non-standard forms. However, since the content is purely about share dealings and interests, DIRS captures the essence better than a generic RNS, unless DIRS is strictly limited to directors. Since this is a major shareholder/controller disclosure during a takeover, and DIRS covers insider trades, I will classify it as DIRS as it is the most specific category related to share transactions by interested parties, even if the party isn't strictly a 'director'. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. Given the high specificity required, and the document detailing significant share ownership and transactions (Section 2 and 3), DIRS is the best fit for the *type* of information being disclosed.
2016-07-26 English
Form 8.3 - JSainsbury 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 holdings and recent transactions (dealings) of a party involved in a takeover bid (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc). This type of filing relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the specific context of a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely related to M&A activity (TAR) or, more generally, insider transactions. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure' or 'Insider Dealing related to a Takeover', we must choose the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Given the context is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid involving specific security positions and dealings, it strongly relates to insider activity during a corporate action. However, the core content is reporting personal dealings/positions of an interested party during a takeover. Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for personal trades by directors. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) is for crossing ownership thresholds. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid (M&A Activity - TAR), and it details the position of a significant shareholder/interested party, it fits best under the umbrella of M&A Activity (TAR) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Given the explicit reference to the 'Takeover Code' and the parties involved in a potential takeover, TAR (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting interests/dealings, which aligns closely with DIRS or MRQ. Since it is a disclosure by a person with interests (not necessarily a director, but an interested party) during a takeover, and it reports holdings/dealings, MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification) is often used for significant ownership changes, and DIRS is for directors. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and noting that the document reports a position of 1.05% and subsequent dealings, MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification) is a very close fit for reporting significant ownership changes, even if triggered by a takeover. Let's re-evaluate: Form 8.3 is a specific UK Takeover Panel filing. If we must choose from the list, DIRS covers insider trades, and MRQ covers major shareholdings. Since the document reports a specific percentage holding (1.05%) and dealings, MRQ is highly relevant. If the focus is on the transaction context, TAR is relevant. Given the structure focuses heavily on the 'Position' (ownership percentage), MRQ is selected as the best fit among the provided options for reporting significant ownership changes.
2016-07-25 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 used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid is specifically covered under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to insider transactions, which aligns best with the 'Director's Dealing' definition provided, as it concerns personal share transactions/interests of a significant party involved in market activity, even if the discloser (Barclays PLC) is an institution rather than a director. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for mandatory disclosure of personal/controlled security interests and transactions related to a specific corporate event (takeover).
2016-07-25 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 person (Millennium International Management LP) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) related to a takeover situation, and records any dealings undertaken. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which falls under the scope of Director's Dealing or related insider activity reporting, but more specifically, it is a mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity. Given the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form relates to a major shareholder/stakeholder during a takeover. However, since the document is a specific regulatory disclosure about personal interests/dealings in securities related to an offer, and there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category among the choices for reporting personal security interests/transactions by involved parties, or alternatively, RNS (Regulatory Filings) as a general disclosure. Since it details personal dealings/positions of a major stakeholder during a takeover, DIRS is a better fit than the general RNS fallback, as it concerns insider/significant party transactions.
2016-07-25 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 details the interests and dealings 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 position disclosures during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal or controlled security transactions by involved parties, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for UK Takeover Code compliance. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it deals with transactions by an interested party, DIRS (Director's Dealing, often used broadly for insider/significant holder transactions) is the most appropriate classification, as it captures the essence of reporting security interests/dealings by insiders/major holders in the context of corporate activity. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to takeover rules.
2016-07-25 English

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