Total Voting Rights

2 January 2018

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 31 December 2017, its issued ordinary share capital consisted of 2,190,222,556 ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each. J Sainsbury plc does not hold any shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in J Sainsbury plc is 2,190,222,556.

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 Indu Mitra, Assistant Company Secretary, on +44 (0)207 695 0699