Notice of Interim Results

Sainsbury(J) PLC
9 November 2000

The Interim Results for J Sainsbury plc for the 28 week period ending on 14
October 2000 will be announced on 22 November 2000.

The Interim dividend will be paid on 12 January 2001 to shareholders on the
register on 8 December 2000. The shares will go ex-dividend on 4 December
2000.