Advanced Notice of Interim Results

Sainsbury(J) PLC
12 November 1999


The interim results for J Sainsbury plc for the 26 week period ended 16
October 1999, will be announced on 23 November 1999.

The interim dividend will be paid on 14 January 2000 to shareholders on the
register on 10 December 1999. The shares will go ex-dividend on 6 December
1999.