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Ticker · TSCO ISIN · GB00BLGZ9862 LEI · 2138002P5RNKC5W2JZ46 IL Wholesale and retail trade
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Latest filing 2018-03-05 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
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Tesco PLC is a multinational retail company that operates through a network of multi-format stores and online platforms. The company's core business is the sale of groceries, with a stated aim to provide affordable, healthy, and sustainable food. In addition to its primary food retail operations, Tesco offers a wide array of general merchandise, including clothing, homeware, and consumer electronics. The company has also diversified its services to include retail banking and mobile telecommunications, catering to a broad consumer market.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8.3 - Tesco 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")'. It details 'PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving Tesco Plc and Booker Group Plc. This type of filing, which reports insider/significant shareholder transactions related to a takeover or merger activity, aligns best with the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) category, as it reports personal/controlled share transactions by a major holder during a corporate action period. Although it relates to a takeover (TAR), the specific nature is a disclosure of dealing/interest, which is the core function of DIRS, often used interchangeably with insider trading reports in this context, especially when dealing with Takeover Code disclosures.
2018-03-05 English
Form 8.3 - Tesco Plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Tesco Plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required under the UK Takeover Code when a person holding 1% or more of the relevant securities in a company subject to an offer makes a dealing or holds an opening position. This type of filing relates to insider transactions or major shareholder movements specifically during a takeover scenario. This does not fit the definitions for 10-K, ER, IR, or standard DIRS (Director's Dealing, which is usually Form 3/4/5 in the US context or similar local forms not tied to a specific takeover code rule). Since the provided categories do not have a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, the most appropriate general category for regulatory disclosures concerning insider/major shareholder activity, especially when it involves specific transaction reporting rules, is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS), as it is a specific regulatory filing mandated by the Takeover Panel, but not covered by the other specific financial report types. However, upon reviewing the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives. While this is a major shareholder disclosure during a takeover, it is fundamentally a disclosure of interests/dealings. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a specific regulatory disclosure about share interests/dealings during a corporate action (takeover), 'DIRS' might be considered if the scope is broad, but 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings - fallback) is safer for non-standard regulatory forms like Form 8.3. Let's re-evaluate the options against the core content: It is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder (Massachusetts Financial Services Company) concerning an offer (Tesco PLC/Booker Group PLC). Since 'DIRS' is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a disclosure by a major shareholder/fund manager during a takeover, it is a specialized form of insider/major shareholder disclosure. If we must choose the closest fit among the specific codes, 'DIRS' relates to share transactions by insiders. If that is too narrow (as this is a fund manager, not necessarily a director), 'RNS' is the catch-all for regulatory filings. Given the highly specific nature of Form 8.3, which is a regulatory requirement, RNS is the most accurate fallback for a specific regulatory form not listed elsewhere. However, if we interpret 'DIRS' broadly as any filing reporting significant share dealings by an interested party, it might fit. Given the strict definitions, Form 8.3 is a regulatory filing, making RNS the best fit if no other category applies perfectly. Let's check if 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) applies. MRQ is for crossing ownership thresholds, not necessarily tied to a takeover code disclosure like Form 8.3. Therefore, RNS is the most appropriate classification for this specific, non-standard regulatory form.
2018-03-05 English
Form 8.3 - TESCO PLC
Regulatory Filings 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 a '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 or significant holdings during a takeover situation. Among the provided categories, 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' is the closest fit as it covers personal share transactions by executives/insiders, although Form 8.3 is specifically related to Takeover Code disclosures. However, since the document details dealings and positions of an investment firm (Brandes Investment Partners L.P.) in relation to an offer for TESCO PLC, it falls under the umbrella of insider/significant shareholder activity during a corporate action. Given the options, 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is the most appropriate classification for disclosures of personal/insider security transactions, even though this specific form is broader than just directors. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is a highly specific disclosure type related to ownership/dealing, nor is it a general earnings release or annual report.
2018-03-05 English
Form 8.3 - Tesco plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly labeled as 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' related to an offer involving Tesco plc and Booker Group plc. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario is a specific regulatory filing. While it involves director/insider activity (related to DIRS) and M&A (related to TAR), the specific form (Form 8.3) and its context within the Takeover Code make it a specialized regulatory disclosure. Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures, and it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or IR. However, given the content is strictly about director/insider dealing during a takeover, it is highly specific. Reviewing the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors. While this is a disclosure by Standard Life Aberdeen plc (an institutional holder, not necessarily a director), the nature of the disclosure (dealing disclosure under takeover rules) is highly specific. Since the document is a formal regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, and it details dealings/positions related to an offer, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory bucket if a more specific M&A insider dealing code isn't available. Given the options, RNS (General regulatory announcements and fallback) is the safest classification for a specific, non-standard regulatory form like Form 8.3.
2018-03-05 English
Form 8.3 - Tesco plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code'. It details 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving 'Tesco Plc' and 'Booker Group Plc'. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding interests in securities during a takeover situation is a specific regulatory filing related to insider/significant shareholder activity, but it is not a standard SEC filing like 10-K or a general earnings release. Since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to director/insider dealings/holdings in the context of a takeover, it most closely aligns with the concept of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by executives/directors, and while this is a third-party disclosure related to a takeover, it falls under the umbrella of insider/significant shareholder activity reporting. However, the most precise category for mandatory disclosures under specific regulatory codes (like the Takeover Code) that aren't explicitly covered elsewhere (like 10-K, ER, or DIV) is often the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) or, if focusing on the nature of the disclosure, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS). Since this form specifically tracks interests and dealings of a person/entity (Ruffer LLP) holding over 1% during a takeover bid, it is a form of insider/significant shareholder disclosure. Comparing DIRS (Director's Dealing) and RNS (Regulatory Filings): DIRS is for director transactions. This is a disclosure by a significant shareholder/stakeholder (Ruffer LLP) under the Takeover Code. Because it is a specific, mandatory disclosure form (Form 8.3) related to interests in securities during a corporate action, it fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category, as it is a specific regulatory announcement that doesn't map perfectly to the other specialized codes like DIV or ER. The RNS number prefix also suggests this origin.
2018-03-05 English
Form 8.3 - Tesco 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")'. It details 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE' concerning an offer involving 'Tesco plc' and 'Booker Group plc'. This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings falls under the category of Director's Dealing (DIRS) or potentially a specific regulatory filing. Since the definitions provided include 'Director's Dealing (DIRS)' for personal share transactions by executives, and this form specifically tracks interests/dealings in securities during a takeover context, DIRS is the most appropriate fit among the provided options, as it covers insider/significant stakeholder transactions. It is not a general RNS, as it is a highly specific regulatory form (Form 8.3).
2018-03-05 English

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