Sainsbury (J) PLC has announced the purchase of 1,191,748 of its ordinary shares from UBS AG London Branch. The purchases, made on 19 June 2024, were part of the company's existing share buyback program and were executed in accordance with instructions issued to the Broker by the Company on 25 April 2024. The highest price paid per share was 263.20 pence, the lowest was 260.00 pence, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 261.24 pence. The Company intends to cancel these shares.

In compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation, a full breakdown of the individual trades made by the Broker on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback program is available through the provided link. For further information, the company has provided contact details for Investor Relations and Media inquiries.

This announcement signifies the company's strategic move to repurchase its own shares, reflecting its confidence in its financial position and long-term growth prospects.