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Ticker · SBRY ISIN · GB00B019KW72 LEI · 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2016-06-23 Major Shareholding Noti…
Country GB United Kingdom
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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 · 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 situation. This type of filing relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover/merger process. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely aligned with M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially Director's Dealing (DIRS) if the discloser was a director, but since it is a disclosure related to a takeover offer involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc, it falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR). However, looking closely at the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is for personal share transactions by directors, and 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is for merger proposals or takeover bids. Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure during a takeover bid. Given the options, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category as it directly relates to the ongoing takeover process mentioned (J Sainsbury Plc offer). If TAR was not available, DIRS might be considered, but TAR captures the context better.
2016-06-23 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 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 bid. This type of filing specifically relates to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. 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 Takeover Code compliance. Since the core activity is reporting dealings/interests by a major party involved in a takeover, and 'DIRS' covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, it is the most appropriate classification for insider/major shareholder transaction disclosure, even though the context is a takeover bid rather than routine insider trading disclosure. The document details positions and dealings related to J Sainsbury Plc, which is the offeree in this context.
2016-06-23 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 during a takeover situation (indicated by references to 'offeror/offeree' and 'Takeover Code'). This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a bid, which falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to insider transactions/ownership changes. Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this document details the holdings and dealings of Invesco Limited (a major shareholder/controller) in relation to a takeover bid involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc, it aligns best with the concept of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting. While it is a specific regulatory form (Form 8.3), among the provided codes, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the closest fit for mandatory disclosure of security interests/transactions by involved parties during a corporate action like a takeover, as it captures insider/significant stakeholder activity. It is not a general earnings release, annual report, or proxy statement.
2016-06-23 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% 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 details the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date (June 22, 2016), referencing 'Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding total voting rights and relevant securities is a standard regulatory announcement. Since 'RNS' is the source and the content is a specific regulatory disclosure that doesn't fit perfectly into other categories like DIV, SHA, or CAP (though it relates to capital structure, it's a specific compliance filing), the most appropriate general category for a standard, non-specific regulatory announcement from the London Stock Exchange is RNS (Regulatory Filings).
2016-06-23 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 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. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal or affiliated share transactions by influential parties, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover situations. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', and it involves reporting share transactions by an entity with significant interest during a takeover context, it aligns best with the spirit of insider/significant shareholder transaction reporting, which is covered by DIRS (Director's Dealing). However, given the context is strictly about takeover rules and not just general director dealings, it is a specialized insider transaction report. If DIRS is interpreted broadly as 'Insider Transaction Reporting', it fits. If we strictly adhere to the definitions, it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover. Since it details share transactions/positions of an interested party during a takeover, and DIRS covers personal share transactions by executives, I will classify it as DIRS as the most relevant category for insider/significant shareholder transaction disclosure, noting the high confidence due to the explicit regulatory form reference.
2016-06-22 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 party involved in a takeover bid (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc) and records their recent dealings. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. Among the provided codes, "Director's Dealing" (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/insider transactions, although this specific form (Form 8.3) is highly specialized for takeover disclosures. Since the core activity is reporting dealings by an interested party, DIRS is the most appropriate classification, as it covers executive/insider transactions, which this disclosure fundamentally is, albeit in the context of a takeover.
2016-06-22 English

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