Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 0314H

Sainsbury(J) PLC

20 May 2011

 



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 

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

263,436 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 

263,436 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

104,855 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 

104,855 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

79,578 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 

79,578 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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    

Darren Mark Shapland

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 

Darren Mark Shapland

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

104,855 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 

104,855 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 142,687 shares, maximum award 570,748 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 142,687 shares, maximum award 570,748 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 76,662 shares, maximum award 318,648 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 76,662 shares, maximum award 318,648 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 62,743 shares, maximum award 250,972 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 62,743 shares, maximum award 250,972 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

76,769 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 

76,769 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

47,746 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 

47,746 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

48,683 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 

48,683 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

61,790 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 

61,790 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

73,960 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 

73,960 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

72,088 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 

72,088 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2013 - May 2021

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 

34,668 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 

34,668 shares

23. Any additional information    

·      The Deferred Share Award was granted on 19 May 2011 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 12 - 18 May 2011.

·      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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 53,296 shares, maximum award 213,184 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 53,296 shares, maximum award 213,184 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 32,993 shares, maximum award 131,972 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 32,993 shares, maximum award 131,972 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 33,627 shares, maximum award 134,508 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 33,627 shares, maximum award 134,508 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 42,510 shares, maximum award 170,040 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 42,510 shares, maximum award 170,040 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 33,627 shares, maximum award 134,508 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 33,627 shares, maximum award 134,508 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 May 2011

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) 

n/a

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    

19 May 2011 

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

May 2014 - May 2016

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 48,855 shares, maximum award 195,420 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 48,855 shares, maximum award 195,420 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 are granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions (return on capital employed and growth in cash flow per share) 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 

Enquiries:
Investor Relations	Media
Erica Judge	Ben Crowther
[phone]	[phone]

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

Hazel Jarvis

 

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