Shareholder Documentation

9 June 2010

J Sainsbury plc - Annual Report and Accounts

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, J Sainsbury plc has today submitted to the UK Listing Authority two copies of the following documents:

·; Annual Report and Accounts for the 52 weeks ended 20 March 2010;

·; Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 14 July 2010;

·; Amended Articles of Association; and

·; J Sainsbury Employee Share Ownership Plan rules.

These documents will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is situated at: The Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS.

These documents are also available at the Company's registered office and on our website at:

www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/report2010www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/notice2010

www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/articles2010

www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/planrules2010 

At the Annual General Meeting on 14 July 2010 it is proposed that:

·; the Company's Articles of Association be amended with effect from 14 July 2010 to reflect changes in the law under the Companies Act 2006 and the Shareholders' Rights Directive. A summary of the proposed changes is set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting; and

·; the Directors be authorised to operate the J Sainsbury Employee Share Ownership Plan for a further 10 years.

Enquiries:

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