B share scheme redemption

Sainsbury(J) PLC 19 January 2006 19 January 2006 B share scheme elections and redemption of B shares The registrars have notified J Sainsbury plc of the number of B shares redeemed on 18 January 2006. • 9,277,339 B shares (representing 0.48% of the total number of B shares issued) were redeemed on 18 January 2006. • 34,418,255 B shares (representing 1.77% of the total number of B shares issued), remain outstanding to be redeemed in the future on 18 January or 18 July in each calendar year until 18 July 2007. Enquiries: Investor Relations Media +44 (0) 20 7695 7162 +44 (0) 20 7695 6127 Lynda Ashton Pip Wood Notes: 1. Payments in respect of B shares redeemed yesterday have been settled through the CREST system or, for certificated holders, cheques were despatched on 18 January 2006 2. The next date on which outstanding B shares may be redeemed is 18 July 2006. Redemption Notices to be received by the Company's registrar by 30 June 2006. 3. 1,943,173,266 B shares were issued on 19 July 2004. 4. The Company will redeem all B shares remaining in issue on 18 July 2007. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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