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Latest filing 2016-07-13 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 · 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 (the “Code”)". This form relates to an offer involving "J Sainsbury Plc" and another entity, indicating activity related to a takeover or merger proposal. Among the provided classifications, the most appropriate category for documents detailing takeover activity, bids, or related disclosures is 'M&A Activity' (TAR). While it is a specific regulatory disclosure, its content is fundamentally about a takeover situation, making TAR a better fit than the general 'RNS' fallback.
2016-07-13 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 directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely aligned with activities surrounding mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers, which maps best to the 'M&A Activity' category (TAR) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) if the context was purely executive trading outside a bid. However, since it is a mandatory disclosure related to a specific takeover event, it falls under the scope of M&A activity documentation. Given the options, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate fit for a Takeover Code disclosure, although 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is also relevant for insider transactions. Since Form 8.3 is specifically mandated during a takeover, TAR is chosen as the primary classification.
2016-07-13 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 BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant changes in holdings during a takeover or offer period, which falls under the category of director/insider dealings or major shareholding notifications. Comparing the definitions: - 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' covers personal share transactions by directors and executives (insider trades). - 'Major Shareholding Notification (Code: MRQ)' covers changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds). Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required under the UK Takeover Code when a person holding 1% or more of the target or offeror's shares deals or holds a position during an offer period. This is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure related to M&A activity (implied by the Takeover Code context, as J Sainsbury PLC is mentioned as the offeror/offeree). Given the options, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, and Form 8.3 is fundamentally a disclosure of personal interests/dealings in securities related to an offer. While MRQ covers major shareholdings, DIRS specifically captures the 'dealing' aspect central to this form, especially when related to an ongoing M&A scenario (implied by the Takeover Code reference). However, Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to takeover activity. If we strictly follow the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is the best fit for reporting personal transactions by an interested party (Barclays PLC in this case, acting as a major shareholder/controller) during a takeover scenario. It is a specific type of insider transaction report.
2016-07-13 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 party (AQR Capital Management, LLC) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury PLC) during a takeover scenario. This type of filing relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid, which aligns most closely with the concept of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to corporate control/transactions. However, none of the provided codes perfectly match a 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3'. Let's evaluate the closest fits: 1. DIRS (Director's Dealing): This covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this involves insider dealing, Form 8.3 is specifically for parties involved in a takeover bid, not just routine director trades. 2. TAR (M&A Activity): This covers merger proposals or takeover bids. Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure *during* an active takeover situation. 3. MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification): This covers crossing significant ownership thresholds, which is related, but Form 8.3 is specific to takeover rules. 4. RNS (Regulatory Filings): This is the general fallback. Given the context of a takeover bid involving J Sainsbury PLC and the disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder/stakeholder (AQR), this is a specific regulatory filing related to M&A activity. Since 'TAR' covers M&A Activity, and this disclosure is a direct consequence of a takeover situation (implied by the reference to the Takeover Code and the parties involved), TAR is a strong candidate. However, if we strictly interpret the content as a report of *dealing* by an interested party, DIRS is also plausible, though less precise than a takeover-specific code. In many classification schemes, mandatory disclosures related to takeover bids (like Forms 3, 4, 5, or 8 in the UK context) are often grouped under M&A or specific insider trading rules. Since the document is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover situation (J Sainsbury PLC), and TAR covers M&A Activity, I will classify it as TAR, as it is intrinsically linked to a takeover/merger proposal. If TAR is interpreted strictly as the *announcement* of the M&A deal itself, and not the subsequent required disclosures, then DIRS (insider dealing/position disclosure) or RNS (fallback) would be considered. Given the nature of Form 8.3 as a disclosure of position/dealing during a takeover, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most contextually relevant category among the choices provided, as it pertains to the ongoing M&A event. Revisiting the definitions: DIRS is for personal share transactions by directors/executives. Form 8.3 is for any person with interests >= 1% during a takeover. This is broader than just directors. TAR (M&A Activity) seems the best fit for a filing directly mandated by the Takeover Code during a bid process.
2016-07-13 English
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 relates to dealings and positions during a takeover scenario involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions related to a takeover bid, is best classified under Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially Regulatory Filings (RNS). However, since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure' or 'Insider Trading related to M&A', and 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', this is the closest fit, as it details significant ownership changes by an investment manager during a takeover context. Given the specific nature of reporting dealings during a takeover, it is a specialized form of insider/significant holder disclosure. I will classify it as DIRS, as it reports dealings/positions, but acknowledge that RNS might be used for less specific takeover documents. Since it details specific dealings (purchases) and positions, DIRS is more precise than the general RNS fallback.
2016-07-13 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states it is a "FORM 8.3" titled "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 insider transactions or significant holdings changes related to a takeover offer (in this case, involving J Sainsbury Plc). This type of filing, which reports personal share transactions by executives or significant stakeholders during a corporate action like a takeover, aligns most closely with the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), although it is a specific regulatory form related to takeovers. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors and executives (insider trades), and this form details dealings by CQS (UK) LLP in relation to an offer, DIRS is the most appropriate classification among the provided options for insider transaction reporting.
2016-07-13 English

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