7 January 2016
Statement from J Sainsbury plc
Sainsbury's notes the article in the Guardian today.
We understand that the QIA is not the source of the Guardian story and has not taken any position on the proposed Home Retail Group transaction. Like any other shareholder the QIA would consider any such proposal in detail before making a decision on its position.
This statement is made in accordance with the note on Rule 19.3 of the Takeover Code.
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