REG - Sainsbury(J) PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding
02/06/2025 14:30
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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 28(4)/(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 28(4)/(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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