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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-07-07 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 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 the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This type of filing specifically reports dealings and positions related to a takeover bid, which falls under the scope of M&A activity or insider dealing related to a takeover. Since the definitions provided include 'M&A Activity (Code: TAR)' for merger proposals or takeover bids, and 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' for insider trades, I must choose the most appropriate fit. Form 8.3 is fundamentally about disclosing interests during a takeover offer, making it highly relevant to the M&A context. However, the content is a direct report of insider transactions/holdings (like DIRS) but specifically mandated by Takeover Code rules related to an offer (TAR). Given the structure and content detailing holdings and dealings in securities related to an offer for 'J Sainsbury Plc', this is a specific type of insider disclosure tied to a takeover. In many classification schemes, takeover-related disclosures are grouped under M&A. Since 'TAR' covers merger proposals or takeover bids, and this form is a direct consequence of a takeover situation, it is the best fit among the provided options, although it shares characteristics with DIRS. I will classify it as TAR because the context is explicitly a takeover disclosure (Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code).
2016-07-07 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states, 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content is a 'Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue' made under the UK Takeover Code, detailing the total number of ordinary shares and outstanding convertible bonds as of a specific date. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding securities in issue, especially when linked to a takeover code requirement and disseminated via RNS, fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as it is a specific regulatory disclosure that doesn't map perfectly to the other specialized codes like CAP (Capital/Financing Update) or SHA (Share Issue/Capital Change), although it relates to capital structure. Given the explicit RNS source and the nature of the announcement, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2016-07-07 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)' concerning 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This form is a mandatory disclosure required when a person (like a director, executive, or major shareholder) deals in securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover bid. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a corporate action, which aligns closely with the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). However, Form 8.3 is specifically about disclosure of interests/dealings during a takeover, which is a specialized form of insider transaction reporting. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this specific form relates to takeover rules rather than standard insider trading rules (like Form 4 in the US). Since it details transactions by Barclays PLC concerning J Sainsbury PLC and Home Retail Group PLC, it is a report of dealing by a major party involved in a transaction. DIRS covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. While Barclays PLC is an institution, the nature of the filing is a disclosure of security interests and dealings, making DIRS the most appropriate category among the provided choices for insider/significant party transaction reporting.
2016-07-06 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 are mentioned). This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided definitions, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a broader disclosure related to a takeover, the core activity is reporting security interests and transactions by a major stakeholder (Invesco Limited) in the context of an offer. However, the specific nature of Form 8.3, which is mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests in relevant securities during an offer, is most closely aligned with disclosures about insider/significant party dealings related to M&A activity. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', we must choose the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for executive trades. Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) is for crossing ownership thresholds generally. Given the context is explicitly a takeover (Rule 8 of the Takeover Code), and it involves reporting security interests/dealings by a major party, it relates closely to the M&A process. However, Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing concerning interests during a takeover, which is a type of regulatory announcement. If we strictly follow the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is about personal trades by directors, which this is not (it's an investment manager). 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is about crossing thresholds. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code related to an ongoing M&A event, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, it is a specific type of regulatory filing. If we must choose between DIRS (insider trades) and MRQ (major holdings), this disclosure is about holdings and dealings during a takeover. Since the document is a specific regulatory form (Form 8.3) related to a takeover, and not a general earnings report or management change, the closest fit among the specific options is difficult. However, if we consider the nature of the disclosure (reporting security interests/dealings by a major party in an offer), it is a specialized form of insider/significant party reporting. Given the options, and the fact that it is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover, it is a specific regulatory filing. Since 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is for the proposal/bid itself, and this is a disclosure *during* the bid, the most appropriate general category for mandatory, non-financial, specific regulatory disclosures that don't fit elsewhere is often RNS, but DIRS is for insider trades. Since this is a disclosure by a major shareholder/controller during a takeover, it is functionally similar to insider reporting. Let's re-evaluate: Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required by the Takeover Panel. This is a regulatory filing specific to M&A. Since TAR is for the M&A proposal itself, and this is a disclosure *during* the M&A process, and it involves security interests/dealings, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the closest analogue for reporting security transactions by an interested party, even if the party isn't strictly a director. Given the high specificity of the other codes, and the lack of a 'Takeover Disclosure' code, I will classify it as a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the other categories well, leaning towards RNS as the fallback for specific regulatory notices, or DIRS if we interpret 'dealing' broadly. Given the focus on 'Interests and short positions' and 'Dealings', DIRS is a plausible, though imperfect, fit for reporting security movements by an interested party. However, Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory requirement during a takeover. I will use RNS as the fallback for specific regulatory notices that don't match the core definitions of 10-K, ER, IR, etc., as it is a mandatory filing under the Takeover Code, which is a regulatory body. Revisiting the definitions: DIRS is for *directors*. This is *Invesco Limited*. Therefore, DIRS is incorrect. MRQ is for crossing major shareholding thresholds generally. This is specific to a takeover. Therefore, RNS (General regulatory announcements/fallback) is the most appropriate classification for a mandatory, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8.3 that doesn't fit the financial reporting or management change categories.
2016-07-06 English
Result of AGM
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is an "Announcement of AGM Poll Results" and details the voting outcomes for various resolutions presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This directly corresponds to the definition of Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements (DVA). Although it mentions RNS Number and provides links to the NSM, the core content is the voting results, making DVA the most specific classification. The document length is relatively short (4882 chars), but the content is the result itself, not just an announcement that results *will be* published, thus ruling out RPA/RNS as the primary type.
2016-07-06 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 "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 personal share transactions (dealings) by a party involved in a takeover situation (J Sainsbury Plc is mentioned as the offeree). This directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers reports of personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form relates to takeover rules, the core activity is reporting insider/significant shareholder dealings. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Dealing Disclosure', the closest fit among the provided options that covers personal transactions by interested parties is 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS).
2016-07-06 English

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