Statement from J Sainsbury plc

RNS Number : 1893L

Sainsbury(J) PLC

07 January 2016

 



7 January 2016

Statement from J Sainsbury plc

Sainsbury's notes the article in the Guardian today.

We understand that the QIA is not the source of the Guardian story and has not taken any position on the proposed Home Retail Group transaction. Like any other shareholder the QIA would consider any such proposal in detail before making a decision on its position.

This statement is made in accordance with the note on Rule 19.3 of the Takeover Code.

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Louise Evans, Director of Corporate Affairs on [phone]

Anna Harland, Head of Corporate Communications on [phone]

Brunswick

Laura Buchanan on [phone]

 

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