Total Voting Rights

3 January 2017

J Sainsbury plc - Voting rights and capital

In accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (the 'Rules'), J Sainsbury plc confirms that, as at the close of business on 30 December 2016, its issued ordinary share capital consisted of 2,186,837,214 ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each. J Sainsbury plc does not hold any shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in J Sainsbury plc is 2,186,837,214.

The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in,

J Sainsbury plc under the Rules.

For further information, please contact Lucy Glover on +44 (0)20 7695 8066.