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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-07-19 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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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 during a takeover situation involving 'J Sainsbury Plc'. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid, is a specific type of regulatory filing related to insider transactions, but it is not explicitly covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing) which usually refers to standard insider trading reports (like Form 4 in the US). Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover bid, and the closest general category for insider transactions is DIRS, I must check if DIRS is the best fit or if the general regulatory fallback (RNS) is better. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors and executives. While this involves a major shareholder (GAMCO Investors, Inc.) during a takeover, it is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code. Given the options, DIRS is the most conceptually similar category for reporting significant share transactions by insiders/major holders, even if the specific form (Form 8.3) is unique to takeover regulation. However, since the document is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover (Rule 8.3), and DIRS is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', this filing fits the spirit of insider transaction reporting. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be used. Lacking that, DIRS is the closest fit for reporting significant ownership changes/dealings by an interested party. If DIRS is too narrow (only directors), then RNS (General regulatory announcements) is the fallback. Given the context of 'dealing disclosure' by a major holder, DIRS is a strong candidate, but RNS is safer for non-standard regulatory forms. Let's re-evaluate the definitions. DIRS is for *directors and executives*. GAMCO Investors, Inc. is an investment manager, not necessarily a director. Therefore, this is a general regulatory filing concerning a takeover situation. RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the best fallback for miscellaneous filings that do not fit neatly elsewhere. This is a specific regulatory filing (Form 8.3) that doesn't map perfectly to DIRS (Director's Dealing). I will classify it as RNS.
2016-07-19 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'National Storage Mechanism | Additional information'. The content details the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date (July 18, 2016), explicitly referencing 'Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding the total number of voting rights/securities is a standard regulatory announcement. Since it is a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the definitions for 10-K, ER, IR, or DIV, and it is a direct regulatory notification rather than an announcement *about* a report (RPA), the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS.
2016-07-19 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury
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. While there is a specific code for Director's Dealing (DIRS), Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure specifically tied to the Takeover Code during an offer period, which often involves significant shareholders or parties to the offer. Given the options, this filing concerns personal share transactions/interests by a major party involved in a takeover, which aligns most closely with the intent of tracking insider/significant shareholder activity. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3'. The closest related concepts are Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid and involves reporting interests/dealings of a party to the offer, it is a specific type of insider/significant transaction report. Given the context of takeover activity and dealing disclosure, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the closest proxy for reporting significant personal security interests/transactions, although it is broader than just directors. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be used. Lacking that, and noting it is a disclosure of interests/dealings, DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the provided choices, as it captures the essence of reporting security interests/transactions by involved parties.
2016-07-19 English
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 details the positions and dealings of a party involved in a takeover bid (J Sainsbury Plc is the offeree). This type of filing relates directly 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 insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. However, since the core activity is reporting dealings/interests by an involved party during a takeover, and there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must evaluate the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers insider trades. Given the context of the Takeover Code, this is a mandatory disclosure related to ownership changes during a bid. Since the document is a specific regulatory disclosure about share interests and dealings related to a takeover, and DIRS covers director/executive share transactions, it is the most appropriate category among the choices, as it deals with insider/significant shareholder activity. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to takeover dealings.
2016-07-18 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 Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure required when a person acquires or disposes of interests in relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover bid. This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. 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 mandated by the Takeover Code for parties involved in an offer, which often includes directors or major shareholders. Since the document details specific purchases and sales of securities (ORD, ADR, Convertible Bonds) by 'Barclays PLC' in relation to an offer involving 'J SAINSBURY PLC' and 'HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC', it falls under the category of reporting insider/significant party transactions related to securities. 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, which is the most analogous category for mandatory disclosure of security dealings by involved parties, even if the document is technically a Takeover Code filing rather than a standard DIRS filing (like a Form 4 in the US). Given the options, 'DIRS' is the best fit for reporting dealings by a party involved in a transaction/offer.
2016-07-18 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 relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the context is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code regarding an offer, which is a specialized regulatory disclosure. None of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3'. However, the content is fundamentally about insider/significant shareholder transactions during a corporate action (takeover). The closest fit among the provided options that deals with insider transactions is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS), although this document is broader, covering any person with a 1% interest during a bid. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a specific regulatory disclosure about share interests/dealings during a M&A event, it is most closely related to insider trading disclosures. Since 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is for the proposal/bid itself, and this is a disclosure *during* the bid, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most analogous category for personal security transactions, even though the filer is an investment manager, not necessarily a director. Alternatively, as a specific regulatory filing not covered elsewhere, it could fall under 'RNS'. Given the highly specific nature of the content (Takeover Code Rule 8.3), and the focus on share interests/dealings, I will classify it as 'DIRS' as the best fit for insider transaction reporting, or 'RNS' as a catch-all for specific regulatory filings. Since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, and the options lack a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, I will use 'RNS' as the most appropriate fallback for a specific, non-standard regulatory filing, or 'DIRS' for the nature of the content (dealing disclosure). Let's re-evaluate: DIRS is for *director's* personal trades. This is a disclosure by Millennium International Management LP regarding a takeover. This is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code. This fits best under the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the other specific categories like 10-K, ER, or DIRS (which is director-specific).
2016-07-18 English

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