Sainsbury(J) PLC Director/PDMR Shareholding (6854N)

TIDMSBRY

RNS Number : 6854N

Sainsbury(J) PLC

19 May 2015

14NOTIFICATION 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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Michael Andrew Coupe

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(1)

Michael Andrew Coupe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Michael Andrew Coupe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,026,214 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

165,907 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Michael Andrew Coupe

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(1)

Michael Andrew Coupe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Michael Andrew Coupe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,026,214 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 207,220 shares, maximum award 828,880 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Rogers

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(1)

John Rogers

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

John Rogers

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

559,734 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

101,665 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Rogers

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(1)

John Rogers

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

John Rogers

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

559,734 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 110,517shares, maximum award 442,068 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Helen Buck

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(1)

Helen Buck

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Helen Buck

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

351,569 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

56,480 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Helen Buck

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(1)

Helen Buck

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Helen Buck

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

351,569 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 62,166 shares, maximum award 248,664 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Roger Burnley

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(1)

Roger Burnley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Roger Burnley

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

413,505 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

72,295 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Roger Burnley

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(1)

Roger Burnley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Roger Burnley

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

413,505 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 79,572shares, maximum award 318,288 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Jon Rudoe

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(1)

Jon Rudoe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Jon Rudoe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

45,135 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

56,480 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Jon Rudoe

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(1)

Jon Rudoe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Jon Rudoe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

45,135 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 62,166shares, maximum award 248,664 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

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(1)

Tim Fallowfield

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Tim Fallowfield

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

459,867 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

46,238 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 15 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

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(1)

Tim Fallowfield

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Tim Fallowfield

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

459,867 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 50,893shares, maximum award 203,572 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Paul Mills-Hicks

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(1)

Paul Mills-Hicks

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Paul Mills-Hicks

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

37,116 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

55,032 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Paul Mills-Hicks

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(1)

Paul Mills-Hicks

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Paul Mills-Hicks

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

37,116 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 66,310shares, maximum award 265,240 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Peter Griffiths

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(1)

Peter Griffiths

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Peter Griffiths

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

4898 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

49,529 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Peter Griffiths

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(1)

Peter Griffiths

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Peter Griffiths

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

4898 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 65,170shares, maximum award 260,680 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Sarah Warby

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(1)

Sarah Warby

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Sarah Warby

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

20,520 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

48,950 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Sarah Warby

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(1)

Sarah Warby

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Sarah Warby

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

20,520 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 57,023shares, maximum award 228,092 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Angie Risley

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(1)

Angie Risley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Angie Risley

8. State the nature of the transaction

Option granted under the Deferred Share Award.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

5,885 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

March 2017 - March 2025

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

62,957 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- The Deferred Share Award was granted on 14 May 2015 as a nil-cost option over ordinary J Sainsbury plc shares.

-- The number of shares has been calculated using the mid-market closing share price of J Sainsbury plc between 7 - 13 May 2015.

-- The award will become exercisable following a two year retention period and remain exercisable for a further eight years.

   --      Dividend shares will be allocated to the award following the end of the retention period. 
   --      J Sainsbury plc shares used to satisfy these awards will be market purchase. 

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

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 DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Angie Risley

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(1)

Angie Risley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Angie Risley

8. State the nature of the transaction

Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

N.A.

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

N.A.

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

N.A.

14. Date and place of transaction

N.A.

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

5,885 shares (remains unchanged following this announcement)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

N.A.

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

14 May 2015

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

May 2018 - May 2020

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

nil

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Ordinary shares 28 4/7p each

Core award 69,294shares, maximum award 277,176 shares

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

nil

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

-- Awards have been granted under J Sainsbury Long term incentive plan 2006 which is a nil cost option plan.

-- A core award of shares is granted, which would become exercisable if the performance conditions are met in full at the end of the performance period. The core award could be multiplied up to four times.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 19 May 2015

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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