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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-07-15 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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc - Ordinary shares
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 holdings and recent transactions (purchases/sales) of a party involved in a takeover situation (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc). This type of filing relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a dealing disclosure, the context is specifically a takeover-related disclosure (Form 8.3). However, the closest fit for disclosures related to insider/significant shareholder transactions, especially in the context of M&A activity, is DIRS, although it is more specific than a standard DIRS filing. Given the options, filings related to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during corporate actions are best categorized under DIRS or MRQ. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid (Rule 8.3), it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure', and it involves dealing by a major shareholder/investment manager, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate category for personal/insider transaction reporting, even though the context is a takeover. If the focus was purely on the change in ownership percentage crossing a threshold without the dealing context, MRQ might apply. Given the explicit dealing table, DIRS is selected as the best fit for reporting transactions by an interested party.
2016-07-15 English
Form 8 (DD) - J Sainsbury plc
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'FORM 8 (DD)' and concerns 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT' under the 'Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4 of the Takeover Code'. This type of filing reports personal share transactions by directors or executives related to a takeover situation. This directly matches the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers reports of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades). Although it relates to a takeover, the core function is reporting the director's dealing activity, making DIRS the most specific fit among the provided options, as opposed to TAR (M&A Activity) which covers the proposal/bid itself. The RNS number confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but DIRS is the specific document type.
2016-07-15 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury - Amendment
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Amendment to s2(a) and 3(a) 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 a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) acquires or disposes of interests (shares or derivatives) exceeding 1% of the relevant securities. This type of filing relates to insider transactions 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 broader, covering any person meeting the 1% threshold during an offer. However, since the core activity is reporting dealings/positions by an interested party, and 'DIRS' covers insider trades, it is the most appropriate category among the choices, as there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code. Given the context of reporting dealings by an interested party, DIRS is selected as the best fit for insider/significant transaction reporting.
2016-07-15 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 (including derivatives) of a major shareholder or interested party during a takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of filing relates directly to insider/major shareholder transactions during a takeover/merger scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) and the nature of the disclosure (position disclosure during an offer) aligns most closely with filings related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during such events. Given the options, it is a specific type of transaction disclosure related to a takeover. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must choose the closest fit. It is not a standard Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is tied to a specific takeover event and is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, nor is it a general Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) which is broader. However, since it details dealings and positions related to an offer, it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or a specific insider transaction. Given the context of the Takeover Code, it is a specialized disclosure related to the transaction itself. If we must choose from the provided list, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most relevant context, although 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) covers insider transactions generally. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to an ongoing offer, 'TAR' is contextually stronger than general insider trading reporting (DIRS). However, upon re-evaluation, Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of interests/dealings by a person connected to an offer. This is a specific type of insider/major shareholder transaction reporting. Since 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, and this form covers interests/dealings by a major party connected to an offer, it falls under the umbrella of significant transaction reporting. Given the options, and recognizing this is a mandatory disclosure of interests/dealings during a takeover, it is a highly specific form of insider transaction reporting. Let's check the definitions again. DIRS is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This is a disclosure by Millennium International Management LP, which may or may not be a director, but it is certainly an insider/major party to the offer. TAR is 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids'. Form 8.3 is a direct consequence of a takeover bid. I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) due to the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the parties involved in the offer (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc).
2016-07-14 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 ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of a takeover disclosure (Rule 8.3) is most closely related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during a bid. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal transactions by executives, but this is a mandatory disclosure related to a specific M&A event (Takeover Code). 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid involving specific parties and share positions, it strongly aligns with the context of M&A activity (TAR) or significant shareholding changes (MRQ). However, Form 8.3 is specifically about disclosure during a takeover. Since 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is defined as 'Announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids,' this is the most appropriate classification for a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code during an active bid situation. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is tied to the offer rules, nor is it a general Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) as it is specific to the bid process.
2016-07-14 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 short positions of a person (AQR Capital Management, LLC) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury PLC) related to a takeover situation, including specific dealings (cash-settled derivatives transactions). This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover/merger scenario. Among the provided codes, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a disclosure by an investment manager regarding a takeover, the core activity is reporting security interests and dealings. However, the most specific category for reporting personal share transactions by directors/executives is DIRS. Since this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder/controller during a takeover bid, it falls under the umbrella of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting specific security interests and transactions by an involved party, although 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is related to the context (takeover), DIRS specifically covers the *dealing disclosure* aspect required by the form.
2016-07-14 English

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