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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-07-04 M&A Activity
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SBRY

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
Outcome of Netto UK Strategic Review
M&A Activity Classification · 99% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated July 4, 2016. The content announces the termination of a joint venture (Netto UK) between Dansk Supermarked Group and Sainsbury's. This is a significant corporate event announcement regarding a strategic decision and potential financial write-downs. Since it is a formal announcement disseminated via the RNS system (London Stock Exchange's company news service, explicitly mentioned at the end), and it details a major strategic change rather than routine financial results (ER/IR) or a specific regulatory filing form (like 10-K or DEF 14A), it fits best under the general regulatory announcement category. Given the nature of the announcement (ending a JV), it is not a standard M&A (TAR) but a strategic operational change announcement. It is too detailed for a simple Report Publication Announcement (RPA) which usually just points to an attached report. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS) as a general corporate action announcement disseminated through the official channel.
2016-07-04 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 (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 bid (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' like J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of filing relates to insider dealing or significant position changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. However, since the core activity is reporting personal dealings/interests by a major party (Barclays PLC) in relation to an offer, DIRS is the most appropriate category for insider/director-related transactions, even if the context is a takeover bid rather than routine insider trading disclosure. It is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. Given the focus on transactions by a major entity involved in a takeover, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is selected as the best fit among the options for reporting significant security interests and dealings by involved parties.
2016-07-01 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/significant shareholder activity during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and while this is a dealing disclosure, the specific context of a Takeover Code Form 8.3 dealing with interests in securities during a takeover is most closely aligned with insider/significant transaction reporting. However, none of the codes perfectly match 'Takeover Code Disclosure'. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal security transactions by interested parties, although 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also related to significant ownership changes. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid involving specific security positions and dealings, and it is not a standard director's personal trade report (which are usually Form 3/4/5 in the US context, or similar local rules), it falls under the umbrella of significant transaction reporting. Since the document is a specific regulatory filing concerning interests and dealings during a takeover, and 'DIRS' covers executive/director trades, I will classify it as DIRS as the best fit for insider/significant transaction reporting, or RNS as a general regulatory filing. Given the highly specific nature of the form (Rule 8.3 Takeover Code), it is a specialized regulatory disclosure. Since 'DIRS' is for director dealing, and this involves a major shareholder/controller (Invesco Limited) in a takeover context, 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is also plausible, but DIRS is often used broadly for insider transaction reporting. I will select DIRS as the closest fit for reporting security interests/dealings by an involved party, acknowledging that RNS is a fallback. Upon review, DIRS is for directors/executives. This is an investment manager (Invesco Limited). Therefore, it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover. I will use RNS as the most appropriate fallback for a specific, non-standard filing type not explicitly listed, as it is a mandatory disclosure to the Takeover Panel.
2016-07-01 English
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 Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person with interests in relevant securities, specifically in the context of an offer involving 'J Sainsbury Plc' and 'Home Retail Group Plc'. 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 highly specialized for UK Takeover Code disclosures regarding interests in securities during an offer. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure', and it involves reporting interests/dealings by a major shareholder/controller in relation to an offer, it falls under the broader category of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors and executives, which is the closest analogue for reporting significant holdings/dealings by involved parties during a corporate action like a takeover. Given the context of dealing disclosure, DIRS is the most appropriate classification, although RNS (Regulatory Filings) could also be considered if DIRS was too narrow. However, the content is highly specific to share dealings/interests, making DIRS the primary choice.
2016-07-01 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 interests and dealings of a party involved in a takeover situation (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc are mentioned). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover process, which falls under the scope of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to corporate actions/insider activity. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', I must select the closest fit. 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors. While this is a disclosure by a major shareholder (Norges Bank) during a takeover, it is fundamentally a report of insider/significant shareholder transactions. Given the options, 'DIRS' is the most appropriate category for reporting personal/significant shareholder dealings related to securities, especially when a specific takeover filing code is absent. It is not an Earnings Release (ER), Annual Report (10-K), or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) because it is a highly specific disclosure type.
2016-07-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is very short (1104 characters) and explicitly mentions 'RNS Number' and 'Disclosure and Transparency Rules'. It provides an update on the total number of voting rights and capital structure as of a specific date (30 June 2016). This type of mandatory, periodic disclosure regarding voting rights and capital structure, often disseminated via the RNS system, fits best under the category related to voting rights announcements or general regulatory filings. Since there is a specific category for 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' (DVA), and this document directly relates to the total number of voting rights which serves as the denominator for shareholder notifications under DTR rules, DVA is the most precise fit. It is not a full AGM result (AGM-R) but a notification of the underlying voting rights count.
2016-07-01 English

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