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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Filings indexed 1,914 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-06-29 Director's Dealing
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
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Director's Dealing 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 (Barclays PLC) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury PLC and Home Retail Group PLC) involved in a takeover situation, and lists specific dealings (purchases and sales) made on a specific date (28 June 2016). This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant shareholder dealings during a takeover process. Among the provided definitions, "Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)" is the closest fit, as it covers reports of 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 is a specialized form of insider/major shareholder disclosure.
2016-06-29 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 fund manager (Az Fund Management S.A.) in the securities of an offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) related to a takeover situation. This type of filing relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover process. Among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for UK Takeover Code disclosures. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure/Insider Dealing related to M&A', and 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, it is the most appropriate classification for reporting significant security interests/dealings by a major shareholder during a corporate action like a takeover bid mentioned in the text ('J Sainsbury Plc' and 'Home Retail Group Plc').
2016-06-29 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Director's Dealing 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). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover process is specifically covered by the 'Director's Dealing' category, which encompasses insider transactions and related regulatory filings concerning share ownership changes during corporate actions like takeovers. Although it is a regulatory filing, 'DIRS' is the most specific category for director/insider dealing disclosures, which this form represents, even if the discloser (Barclays PLC) is an institution rather than a director. It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) because it is highly specific to insider dealing/takeover rules.
2016-06-28 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 relates to dealings and positions during a takeover scenario involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of disclosure, concerning insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover, is best classified under Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it reports transactions by a party involved in the offer, although it is specifically a Takeover Code filing. Given the provided definitions, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for reporting personal/significant share transactions, even though this is broader than just directors. If a more specific 'Takeover Disclosure' category existed, it would be preferred, but among the options, DIRS captures the essence of reporting security interests and dealings by involved parties.
2016-06-28 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 (Az Fund Management S.A.) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which aligns most closely with the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or potentially a specific regulatory filing. However, since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', I must evaluate the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors/executives. While this is a disclosure by a fund manager involved in a takeover, it is fundamentally a report of their position/dealing in securities related to a corporate action (takeover). Given the options, 'DIRS' is the closest category for reporting personal/insider security transactions, although 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) is a strong fallback. Since the document is a specific regulatory disclosure about security holdings/dealings related to a takeover, and 'DIRS' covers insider trades, I will classify it as DIRS, as it is a specific type of dealing disclosure, and assign a high confidence score due to the explicit form reference, even if the definition is slightly broader than just directors.
2016-06-27 English
Form 8.3 - J SAINSBURY PLC
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is used for 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of disclosure relates to insider transactions during a takeover bid (J SAINSBURY PLC is mentioned as the offeree). Among the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although Form 8.3 is specifically related to takeover activity. However, since the core activity documented is the dealing/position holding by an interested party (Barclays PLC) in securities relevant to a takeover, and there is no specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, we must evaluate the closest fit. DIRS covers personal share transactions by directors/executives (insider trades). While this is an institutional disclosure related to a takeover, it fundamentally reports insider dealings/positions. Given the options, DIRS is the most appropriate category for reporting significant share transactions/holdings by an insider/major stakeholder, especially when compared to other categories like CAP (Financing), DIV (Dividend), or ER (Earnings). If 'Takeover Disclosure' were an option, it would be preferred, but DIRS captures the essence of insider transaction reporting.
2016-06-27 English

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