Final Stage In Return of Capital

 24 June 2010

DUNELM GROUP plc

FINAL STAGE IN RETURN OF CAPITAL OF 21.5 PENCE PER SHARE BY WAY OF A B SHARE SCHEME

Pursuant to the Return of Capital by way of an issue of B Shares of 21.5 pence each, detailed in the circular sent by Dunelm Group plc (the "Company") to its shareholders dated 25 February 2010, (the "Circular"), 1,641,733 B Shares in the Company were redeemed today at a price of 21.5 pence per share. The B Shares were cancelled following redemption.

In addition, 22,409,734 Deferred Shares of 21.5 pence each were redeemed for a price of 1 pence in total. The Deferred Shares were cancelled following redemption.

This is the final stage in the return of capital. There are no remaining B Shares or Deferred Shares in issue.

Notes

1. Terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Circular sent by Dunelm Group plc to its shareholders dated 25 February 2010.

2. This announcement does not constitute an offer or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for, sell or issue, or a solicitation of any offer to purchase, subscribe for, sell or issue Dunelm Group Ordinary Shares, B Shares or any other securities in Dunelm Group plc. This announcement does not constitute a prospectus equivalent document.

3. Overseas Shareholders may be affected by the laws of other jurisdictions in relation to the Proposals or the distribution of this announcement. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about and observe any applicable restrictions and legal, exchange control or regulatory requirements in relation to the Return of Capital, the distribution of this announcement and the Circular. Any failure to comply with such restrictions or requirements may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States.

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