J Sainsbury plc has announced a change of auditor following a formal tender process overseen by its Audit Committee. The company has recommended PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Group's auditor for the year ending 28 February 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Ernst & Young LLP, the current auditor, will continue in the role until the transition. For the years ending 2 March 2024 and 1 March 2025, they will undertake the Group audit. For further information, investors and media can contact James Collins and Rebecca Reilly.