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29 April 2026
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J Sainsbury plc
(the 'Company')
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Directors/PDMRs Shareholding
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The Company was notified that, on 28 April 2026, the following Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs') exercised Leaders Share Awards granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 (the 'LTIP Plan'). The awards exercised were granted as nil-cost options over ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each in the Company ('Shares'). The Leaders Share Award vested in full after three years, in accordance with the achievement of the performance conditions.
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PDMRs | Number of Shares Exercised | Number of Shares sold (1) | Number of Shares retained |
Rhian Bartlett | 325,146 | 153,125 (2) | 172,021 |
Graham Biggart | 295,588 | 295,588 | 0 |
Patrick Dunne | 150,003 | 70,643 (2) | 79,360 |
Mark Given | 305,933 | 144,077 (2) | 161,856 |
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(1) The Shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of Ā£3.2766 per Share.
(2) Sufficient Shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations and the balance was retained.
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The Company was also notified that, on 28 April 2026, Patrick Dunne exercised a Performance LTIP granted in June 2023 under the LTIP Plan. The award exercised was granted as nil-cost options over Shares. The Performance LTIP vested in full after three years, in accordance with the achievement of the performance conditions.
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PDMRs | Number of Shares Exercised | Number of Shares sold (1) | Number of Shares retained |
Patrick Dunne | 461,081 | 217,143 (2) | 243,938 |
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(1) The Shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of Ā£3.2766 per Share.
(2) Sufficient Shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations and the balance was retained.
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On 28 April 2026, Shares were released to the following PDMRs granted under the LTIP Plan. There were no performance conditions applicable on the awards and they were released upon vesting.
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PDMRs | Number of Shares released | Number of Shares sold (1) | Number of Shares retained |
Simon Roberts (Director) | 418,705 | 197,186 (2) | 221,519 |
BlƔthnaid Bergin (Director) | 233,768 | 110,092 (2) | 123,676 |
Rhian Bartlett | 195,725 | 92,176 (2) | 103,549 |
Graham Biggart | 170,129 | 170,129 | 0 |
Patrick Dunne | 148,169 | 69,779 (2) | 78,390 |
Mark Given | 175,603 | 82,699 (2) | 92,904 |
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(1) The Shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of Ā£3.2766 per Share.
(2) Sufficient Shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations and the balance was retained.
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Following the sale of Shares, Graham Biggart continues to hold an interest in 646,215 Shares.
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The Notification of Dealing Forms for each PDMR can be found below.
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This notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
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For further information please contact:
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EnquiriesĀ
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Investor Relations: James Collins +44 (0) 20 7695 0080Ā
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Media: Rebecca Reilly +44 (0) 20 7695 7295Ā
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Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | Simon Roberts | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Executive Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 418,705 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 418,705 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 197,186 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£646,099.65 | 197,186 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | BlƔthnaid Bergin | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Financial Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
Nil | 233,768 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 233,768 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 110,092 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£360,727.45 | 110,092 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | Rhian Bartlett | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 325,146 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 325,146 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of Shares following the exercise of the aforesaid options under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 153,125 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£501,729.38 | 153,125 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Ā | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 195,725 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 195,725 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 4 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 92,176 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£302,023.88 | 92,176 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | Graham Biggart | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Managing Director Argos and Chief Strategy Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 295,588 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 295,588 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of Shares following the exercise of aforesaid options under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 295,588 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£968,523.64 | 295,588 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Ā | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 170,129 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 170,129 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 4 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of Shares following the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 170,129 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£557,444.68 | 170,129 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | Patrick Dunne | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Property and Procurement Officer, and MD Smart Charge | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 611,084 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 611,084 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on exercising the aforesaid options under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 287,786 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£942,959.61 | 287,786 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Ā | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 148,169 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 148,169 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 4 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 69,779 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£228,637.87 | 69,779 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated Ā | ||
a) | Name | Mark Given | |
2 | Reason for the notification Ā | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Technology, Marketing and Data Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor Ā | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc Ā | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Ā | |
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted Ā | ||
Ā | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 305,933 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 305,933 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on exercising the aforesaid options under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Ā | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 144,077 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£472,082.70 | 144,077 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
Ā | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Nil | 175,603 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | 175,603 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
Ā | Transaction 4 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each Ā | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Ā | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Sale of sufficient Shares to cover tax withholding obligations arising on the aforesaid release of Shares under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
Ā£3.2766 | 82,699 | ||
d) | Aggregated information Ā | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
Ā£270,971.54 | 82,699 | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 28 April 2026 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
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