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Sainsbury (J) PLC Director's Dealing 2025
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Director's Dealing
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RNS Number : 0259L
Sainsbury(J) PLC
02 June 2025
2 June 2025
J Sainsbury plc
(the 'Company')
Directors/PDMRs Shareholding
Grant of Share Awards
On 30 May 2025, the following Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs') were granted awards under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan ('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:
Leaders' Share Award ('LSAs')
| PDMRs | Number of Shares |
| Simon Roberts (Director) | 879,454 |
| Bláthnaid Bergin (Director) | 546,244 |
| Rhian Bartlett | 403,380 |
| Graham Biggart | 376,488 |
| Patrick Dunne | 339,382 |
| Mark Given | 383,211 |
| Prerana Issar | 336,150 |
| Clodagh Moriarty | 403,380 |
(1) The LSAs are subject to performance conditions measured over three financial years. The LSAs 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 LSAs for Simon Roberts and Bláthnaid Bergin will be subject to an additional retention period, meaning that any vested LSAs 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) | 339,587 |
| Bláthnaid Bergin (Director) | 191,748 |
| Rhian Bartlett | 159,057 |
| Graham Biggart | 128,327 |
| Patrick Dunne | 121,540 |
| Mark Given | 142,910 |
| Prerana Issar | 118,171 |
| Clodagh Moriarty | 159,057 |
(1) The BSAs were granted based on performance during the 2024/25 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.
Deferred Bank Award ('DBA')
| PDMR | Number of Shares |
| Simon Roberts (Director) | 59,576 |
(1) The Remuneration Committee has agreed that a proportion of Simon Roberts' 2024/25 annual bonus, attributable to the outperformance of Sainsbury's Bank during the exit period, which would normally have been delivered in cash, will be deferred into shares.
(2) The DBA will vest at the end of the 2025/26 Financial Year or the date that the bank capital is returned to shareholders, whichever is the earlier.
(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.
Transfer of Shares to a Closely Associated Person
The Company was also notified that on 30 May 2025, Bláthnaid Bergin, a Director and Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMR') transferred 131,695 ordinary shares of 284/7 pence each in the Company to a Closely Associated Person (as defined by the UK Market Abuse Regulation), for nil consideration. Bláthnaid's beneficial interest remains unchanged.
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 +44 (0) 20 7695 0080
Media: Rebecca Reilly +44 (0) 20 7695 7295
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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 879,454 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 399,163 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 546,244 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 191,748 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 3 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Transfer of shares to a Closely Associated Person | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 131,695 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 Commercial Officer - Sainsbury's | |
| 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 403,380 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 159,057 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 | Managing Director Argos, Chief Strategy and Supply 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 376,488 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 128,327 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 | Patrick Dunne | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status | Chief Property and Procurement Officer, MD Smart Charge | |
| 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 339,382 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 121,540 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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, Data and Sustainability 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 383,211 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 142,910 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 | 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 336,150 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 118,171 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| 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 | 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 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Awards of nil-cost options granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 403,380 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |
| Transaction 2 | |||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary shares of 28 4/7 pence each | |
| Identification code | ISIN: GB00B019KW72 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Award of Shares granted under the J Sainsbury plc 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| £nil | 159,057 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | Aggregated price | Aggregated volume |
| N/A | N/A | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 30 May 2025 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
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