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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 2016-06-15 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
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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
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 (involving J SAINSBURY PLC and HOME RETAIL GROUP PLC). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover process is a specific regulatory filing related to insider transactions or major shareholdings during a corporate action. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS) and major shareholdings (like MRQ), the specific context of a Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is best categorized under filings related to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a bid. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives, and 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) covers changes in significant ownership. Since this is a mandatory disclosure related to a takeover bid concerning a significant position (1% or more) and dealings by a major party (Barclays PLC), it strongly aligns with insider/significant shareholder reporting. In the absence of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/firm dealings by a major stakeholder involved in the transaction, although 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also plausible. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about disclosing interests and dealings in the context of a bid, which is a specialized form of insider reporting. I will classify this as DIRS as it details specific purchases and sales by a major entity involved in the transaction, which is the core function of insider dealing reports, even if the specific form is for takeover rules.
2016-06-15 English
Form 8.3 - J Sainsbury Plc - Ordinary shares
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation involving J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which falls under the scope of regulatory disclosures concerning corporate actions and ownership. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS), the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is not explicitly covered by the provided definitions (AGM-R, 10-K, AR, MANG, CT, CAP, DVA, DLST, DIRS, ER, SR, XLSX, FS, CGR, IRAT, IR, IP, LTR, TAR, MRQ, MDA, NAV, DIV, PSI, RNS, DEF 14A, RPA, SHA, POS). Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors. This document details holdings and dealings by an investment manager (Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.) in the context of a takeover bid, which is a specific regulatory requirement under the Takeover Code, distinct from routine insider trading reports (like Form 4 in the US, or general DIRS). However, among the given options, it is most closely related to ownership changes and insider activity. Since it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover (TAR is for M&A activity announcement, not the resulting disclosure form), and it details dealings/positions, the most appropriate general regulatory filing category that encompasses mandatory disclosures not fitting elsewhere is Regulatory Filings (RNS). It is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the UK Takeover Panel, which fits the broad definition of RNS as a "General regulatory announcement and fallback category for miscellaneous filings that do not neatly fit into other specific categories."
2016-06-15 English
Rule 2.10 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'National Storage Mechanism | Additional information'. The content details the total number of ordinary shares, ADRs, and convertible bonds in issue as of a specific date (June 14, 2016), explicitly stating this is 'In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover Code'. Rule 2.10 announcements relate to the total number of securities in issue, which is a regulatory disclosure requirement. While it provides specific security details, it is not a comprehensive annual report (10-K), an interim report (IR), or a management discussion (MDA). It is a specific regulatory disclosure related to the capital structure, often required during takeover periods or as a routine filing. Given the options, this specific, short regulatory update fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a mandatory disclosure via the RNS system that doesn't map perfectly to the other specific financial or corporate action codes. It is not a declaration of voting results (DVA), a director's dealing (DIRS), or a capital change announcement (CAP/SHA) in the sense of issuing new shares, but rather a statement of existing securities.
2016-06-15 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 person (AQR Capital Management, LLC) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc and Home Retail Group Plc) related to a takeover situation. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which falls under the scope of Director's Dealing or Major Shareholding Notification, but the specific context of a takeover bid disclosure (Rule 8.3) is most closely aligned with tracking insider/significant holder activity. Given the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal share transactions by executives/insiders, even though this specific form covers any person meeting the 1% threshold during a takeover. Since it is a disclosure of personal dealings/interests by a major holder/insider related to a takeover, DIRS is the most appropriate classification among the choices, as it captures the essence of insider transaction reporting.
2016-06-14 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, typically in the context of a takeover offer (mentioning 'offeror/offeree' like J SAINSBURY PLC). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider/significant shareholder dealings during a takeover bid is specifically covered by the 'Director's Dealing' category, although it is broader than just directors. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for mandatory disclosure of security transactions/positions by significant parties involved in a corporate action like a takeover, as it deals with insider/executive/significant shareholder transactions. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is a highly specific form (Form 8.3).
2016-06-14 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 (Invesco Limited) in the securities of an offeror/offeree (J Sainsbury Plc) during a takeover scenario. This type of filing relates directly to insider transactions or significant ownership changes during a takeover bid, which aligns most closely with the concept of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or, more broadly, filings related to ownership changes during M&A activity. However, 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 directors/executives. While this is an institutional holder, the nature is reporting personal/controlled interests during a takeover. The M&A Activity (TAR) category is for the proposal/bid itself. Given the focus on reporting specific security interests and dealings by a major stakeholder during a corporate action (takeover), it is a specialized form of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Since 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal security transactions/interests, I will use that, recognizing it is a slight generalization for a Form 8.3. Alternatively, since it is a mandatory regulatory disclosure related to a takeover, it could fall under Regulatory Filings (RNS), but DIRS captures the substance better than the general fallback.
2016-06-14 English

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