21st Sep 2007 16:24
Debenhams plc21 September 2007 TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to whichvoting rights are attached: Debenhams plc 2. Reason for the notification An acquisition or disposal of voting rights No An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached Yes An event changing the breakdown of voting rights No Other (please specify) N/A 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: Unity Investments ehf., Unity One ehf., and Baugur Group hf. 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3): JP Morgan Securities Ltd 5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed orreached if different): 18th September 2007 (13% threshold crossed) and 20th September. 6. Date on which issuer notified: 20th September 2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached 13% threshold crossed on 18/09/2007 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of shares If possible using ISIN code N/A Situation previous to the triggering transaction Number of shares - N/A Number of voting rights - N/A Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Number of shares - N/A Number of voting rights - Direct N/A Number of voting rights - Indirect N/A Percentage of voting rights - Direct N/A Percentage of voting rights - Indirect N/A B: Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of financial instrument - Total return swap with an option for physicalsettlement Expiration date - 27/2/2008 Exercise/conversion period/date - Anytime No. of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument exercised/converted) - 58,452,121 Percentage of voting rights - 6.805% Type of financial instrument - Total return swap with an option for physicalsettlement Expiration date - 27/2/2008 Exercise/conversion period/date - Anytime No. of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument exercised/converted) - 57,547,879 Percentage of voting rights - 6.700% Total A +B Number of voting rights - 116,000,000 Percentage of voting rights - 13.504% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable. Through Unity One ehf. (which is controlled by Unity Investments ehf.) (6.805%)and Baugur Group hf. (6.700%). Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rghts proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional Information: 14. Contact Name: Guy JohnsonCompany Secretary 15. Contact telephone number: 020 7408 3529 Date of Notification : 21.9.07 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
Debenhams