Director/PDMR Shareholding

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Justin King

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Justin King

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

 n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

825,593 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

289,373 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

289,373 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Michael Andrew Coupe

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Michael Andrew Coupe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

866,411 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

127,953 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

127,953 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Rogers

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

John Rogers

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

 n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

192,571 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

113,233 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

113,233 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Roger Burnley

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Roger Burnley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

 n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

172,346 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

84,547 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

84,547 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Tim Fallowfield

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Tim Fallowfield

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

358,288 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

52,338 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

52,338 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Rob Fraser

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Rob Fraser

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

 n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

9,991 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

53,345 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

53,345 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 18 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Neil Sachdev

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Neil Sachdev

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

46,330 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012 

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

67,436 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

67,436 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Gwyn Burr

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Gwyn Burr

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

 n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

272,851 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

79,514 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

79,514 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Luke Jensen

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Luke Jensen

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

152,128 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

82,534 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

82,534 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Helen Buck

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Helen Buck

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award. 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

166,542 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2014 - May 2022

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

55,358 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

55,358 shares

23. Any additional information

·; The Deferred Share Award was granted on 17 May 2012 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

·; The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 10 - 16 May 2012.

·; The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

·; Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period.

·; J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Justin King

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Justin King

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

825,593 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 166,784 shares, maximum award 667,136 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 166,784 shares, maximum award 667,136 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Michael Andrew Coupe

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Michael Andrew Coupe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

866,411 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 92,747 shares, maximum award 370,988 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 92,747 shares, maximum award 370,988 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Rogers

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

John Rogers

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

192,571 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 82,263 shares, maximum award 329,052 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 82,263 shares, maximum award 329,052 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Roger Burnley

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Roger Burnley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

172,346 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 61,987 shares, maximum award 247,948 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 61,987 shares, maximum award 247,948 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Tim Fallowfield

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Tim Fallowfield

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

358,288 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 39,921 shares, maximum award 159,684 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 39,921 shares, maximum award 159,684 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Rob Fraser

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Rob Fraser

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

9,991 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 39,196 shares, maximum award 156,784 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 39,196 shares, maximum award 156,784 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Neil Sachdev

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Neil Sachdev

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

46,330 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 49,358 shares, maximum award 197,432 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 49,358 shares, maximum award 197,432 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Helen Buck

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Helen Buck

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

166,542 (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 45,002 shares, maximum award 180,008 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 45,002 shares, maximum award 180,008 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Luke Jensen

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Luke Jensen

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

152,128

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 60,536 shares, maximum award 242,144 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 60,536 shares, maximum award 242,144 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS 

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS 

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to 

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Sarah Warby

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person 

n/a

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest 

Sarah Warby

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8. State the nature of the transaction 

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

n/a

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 

n/a

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

n/a

13. Price per share or value of transaction

n/a

14. Date and place of transaction 

n/a

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

0

16. Date issuer informed of transaction 

n/a

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 

17. Date of grant

17 May 2012

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised 

May 2015 - May 2017

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 36,292 shares, maximum award 145,168 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise 

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification 

Core award 36,292 shares, maximum award 145,168 shares

23. Any additional information

·; Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

·; A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries 

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Philip Davies

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 18 May 2012