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
n/a
8. State the nature of the transaction
Exercise of award under the J Sainsbury plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006. Granted to participants in 2007 - 178,349 shares.
Exercise of award under the J Sainsbury plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006. Granted to participants in 2008 - 169,784 shares
Exercise of match award under the Deferred Annual Bonus Plan. Granted to participants in 2008 - 81,484 shares
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
348,133 shares acquired under the J Sainsbury plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006. 166,831 shares retained following the sale of 181,302 shares to cover income tax and NIC.
81,484 shares acquired under the Deferred Annual Bonus Plan.
39,048 shares retained following the sale of 42,436 shares to cover income tax and NIC.
Justin King's shareholding has increased from 619,329 to 825,208 shares
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
1. 181,302 shares to cover income tax and NIC
2. 42,436 shares to cover income tax and NIC
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
1. Shares sold at 302.0 pence to cover income tax and NIC
2. Shares sold at 303.4284 pence to cover income tax and NIC
Following the transaction described at paragraphs 8,9 and 11 Justin King's shareholding has increased from 619,329 to 825,208 shares.
14. Date and place of transaction
29 July 2011
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
Justin King's shareholding has increased from 619,329 to 825,208 shares
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
1 August 2011
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes
17. Date of grant
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
23. Any additional information
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Hazel Jarvis 0207 695 6378
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
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
n/a
8. State the nature of the transaction
Exercise of award under the J Sainsbury plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006. Granted to participants in 2008 - 35,825 shares
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
35,825 shares acquired under the J Sainsbury plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006. 17,168 shares retained following the sale of 18,657 shares to cover income tax and NIC.
Tim Fallowfield's shareholding has increased from 340,734 to 357,902 shares
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
18,657 shares to cover income tax and NIC
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
Shares sold at 302.0 pence to cover income tax and NIC
14. Date and place of transaction
29 July 2011
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
Tim Fallowfield's shareholding has increased from 340,734 to 357,902 shares
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
1 August 2011
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes
17. Date of grant
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
23. Any additional information
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Hazel Jarvis 0207 695 6378
Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification
Hazel Jarvis