Director/PDMR Shareholding

Sainsbury(J) PLC

04 June 2024

 

4 June 2024

J Sainsbury plc

(the 'Company')

Directors/PDMRs Shareholding

On 31 May 2024, the following Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs') were granted awards under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016 ('LTIP'). The awards were granted as nil-cost options over ordinary shares of 28⁴/₇ pence each in the Company ('Shares') as set out below:

Next Level incentive plan ('NLips')

PDMRs	Number of Shares
Simon Roberts (Director)	881,818
Bláthnaid Bergin (Director)	608,570
Rhian Bartlett	561,757
Graham Biggart	524,306
Mark Given	533,669
Prerana Issar	468,131
Clodagh Moriarty	561,757

(1)  The NLips are subject to performance conditions measured over three financial years. The NLips will normally vest after three years, subject to the achievement of the performance conditions.

(2)  The maximum potential number of shares were awarded at the date of grant. The final number of shares will be adjusted against a performance outturn of between 0% and 100% at the end of the three-year performance period.

(3)  The NLips for Simon Roberts and Bláthnaid Bergin will be subject to an additional retention period, meaning that any vested NLips will be released five years after the date of grant.

(4)  Dividend equivalents may be delivered (either in cash or Shares) in respect of dividends accrued on any Shares which subsequently vest.

(5)  The share price to determine the number of Shares awarded was based on the five dealing day average Share price prior to the grant date.

The PDMRs were also granted Shares under the LTIP as set out below:

Bonus Share Awards ('BSAs')

PDMRs	Number of Shares
Simon Roberts (Director)	369,765
Bláthnaid Bergin (Director)	206,445
Rhian Bartlett	172,848
Graham Biggart	150,245
Tim Fallowfield	112,370
Mark Given	155,078
Prerana Issar	118,687
Clodagh Moriarty	172,848

(1)  The BSAs were granted based on performance during the 2023/24 financial year.

(2)  The BSAs will vest following a two-year retention period.

(3)  Dividend equivalents may be delivered (either in cash or Shares) in respect of dividends accrued on any Shares which subsequently vest.

(4)  The share price to determine the number of Shares awarded was based on the five dealing days average Share price prior to the grant date.

The Notification of Dealing Forms for each PDMR can be found below.

This notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

For further information, please contact:

Enquiries 

Investor Relations: James Collins [phone] 

Media: Rebecca Reilly [phone] 

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Simon Roberts
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	881,818
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	369,765
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Bláthnaid Bergin
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	608,570
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	206,445
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Rhian Bartlett
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Food Commercial Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	561,757
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	172,848
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Graham Biggart
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Transformation & General Merchandise Commercial Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	524,306
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	150,245
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Tim Fallowfield
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Company Secretary and Corporate Services Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	112,370
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Mark Given
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Marketing Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	533,669
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	155,078
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Prerana Issar
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	468,131
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	118,687
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Notification of Notification of dealing form

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Clodagh Moriarty
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Retail and Technology Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	J Sainsbury plc
b)	LEI	213800VGZAAJIKJ9Y484
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
	Transaction 1
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	561,757
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
	Transaction 2
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each
	Identification code	ISIN: GB00B019KW72
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		£nil	172,848
d)	Aggregated information	Aggregated price	Aggregated volume
		N/A	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	31 May 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

 

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