J Sainsbury says QIA yet to take final position on proposed offer for Home Retail Group
Sainsbury's notes the articles recently published in the Times and the Guardian.
We understand that the QIA is not the source of these articles and has not yet taken a final position on the proposed Home Retail Group transaction. Like any other shareholder the QIA would consider any such proposal in detail before making a final decision on its position.
This statement is made in accordance with the Note on Rule 19.3 of the Takeover Code.