12 May 2022 16:30
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12 May 2022
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J Sainsbury plc
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Directors/PDMRs Shareholding
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The Company was notified that, on 11 May 2022, the following Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs') exercised Future Builder awards granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016. The awards exercised were granted as nil-cost options over ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each in the Company ('Shares') and vested in two tranches, 50% after three years and 50% after four years, in accordance with the achievement of the performance conditions.
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PDMRs | Number of Shares Exercised | Number of Shares sold (1) (2) | Number of Shares retained |
Simon Roberts (Director) | 335,149 | 162,033 | 173,116 |
Kevin O'Byrne (Director) | 370,452 | 179,102 | 191,350 (3) |
Rhian Bartlett | 50,289 | 24,314 | 25,975 |
Graham Biggart | 63,952 | 30,919 | 33,033 (3) |
Jim Brown | 181,046 | 87,530 | 93,516 |
Tim Fallowfield | 187,092 | 90,453 | 96,639 |
Mark Given | 83,659 | 40,447 | 43,212 |
Philip Jordan | 287,502 | 138,999 | 148,503 |
Clodagh Moriarty | 146,937 | 71,039 | 75,898 |
Angie Risley | 237,573 | 114,860 | 122,713 |
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(1) The Shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of £2.3102 per Share.
(2) Sufficient Shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations and the balance was retained.
(3) The retained Shares were transferred to a closely associated person.
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The Company was also notified that, on 11 May 2022, the following PDMRs exercised Deferred Share awards granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016. The awards exercised were granted as nil-cost options over Shares and vested after two years.
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PDMRs | Number of Shares Exercised | Number of Shares sold (1) | Number of Shares retained |
Simon Roberts (Director) | 120,670 | 58,341 (2) | 62,329 |
Kevin O'Byrne (Director) | 141,413 | 68,369 (2) | 73,044 (3) |
Rhian Bartlett | 11,498 | 5,559 (2) | 5,939 |
Graham Biggart | 33,385 | 16,141 (2) | 17,244 (3) |
Jim Brown | 77,866 | 37,646 (2) | 40,220 |
Tim Fallowfield | 67,365 | 32,569 (2) | 34,796 |
Mark Given | 41,570 | 20,098 (2) | 21,472 |
Philip Jordan | 103,517 | 50,047 (2) | 53,470 |
Clodagh Moriarty | 72,847 | 35,220 (2) | 37,627 |
Angie Risley | 85,538 | 85,538 | 0 |
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(1) The Shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of £2.3102 per Share.
(2) Sufficient Shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations and the balance was retained.
(3) The retained Shares were transferred to a closely associated person.
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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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EnquiriesÂ
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Investor Relations: James Collins +44 (0) 20 7695 0080Â
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Media: Rebecca Reilly +44 (0) 20 7695 7295Â
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Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Simon Roberts | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
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  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each   | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 455,819 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Â | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 220,374 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Kevin O'Byrne | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
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  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each   | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 511,865 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Â | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 247,471 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
 | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Transfer of remaining Shares to a Closely Associated Person | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 264,394 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Rhian Bartlett | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Food Commercial Director | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 61,787 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 29,873 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Graham Biggart | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Transformation Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 97,337 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 47,060 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) | |
 | Transaction 3 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Transfer of remaining Shares to a Closely Associated Person | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 50,277 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Jim Brown | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Executive Officer, Sainsbury's Bank | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each   | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 258,912 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Â | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 125,176 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Tim Fallowfield | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Company Secretary and Corporate Services Director | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 254,457 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 123,022 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Mark Given | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Marketing Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each   | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 125,229 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 Â | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 60,545 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Philip Jordan | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Chief Information Officer | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 391,019 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 189,046 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Clodagh Moriarty | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Retail and Digital Director | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 219,784 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 106,259 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Notification of dealing form
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated  | ||
a) | Name | Angie Risley | |
2 | Reason for the notification  | ||
a) | Position/status | Group HR Director | |
b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor  | ||
a) | Name | J Sainsbury plc  | |
b) | LEI | 213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484 Â | |
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  | ||
 | Transaction 1 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
b) | Nature of the transaction | Exercise of options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£nil | 323,111 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
 | Transaction 2 | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each  | |
Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
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 Â | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£2.3102 | 200,398 | ||
d) | Aggregated information  | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
N/A | N/A | ||
e) | Date of the transaction | 11 May 2022 Â | |
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
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