Sainsbury (J) PLC has announced the purchase of 2,309,006 of its ordinary shares from UBS AG London Branch. The purchases were made on 6 June 2024, with the highest price paid per share at 267.60 pence and the lowest at 263.00 pence. The volume-weighted average price paid per share was 265.73 pence. These transactions are part of the company's existing share buyback program and were carried out in accordance with instructions issued to the Broker by the Company on 25 April 2024. The company intends to cancel these shares.

The full breakdown of the individual trades made by the Broker on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback program is available in the Schedule to the announcement. For more detailed information, the schedule can be accessed through the provided link.

For further information, enquiries can be directed to James Collins for Investor Relations and Rebecca Reilly for Media.

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.