2nd Nov 2007 14:02
Debenhams plc02 November 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 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3): Various clients of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. 5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed orreached if different): September 26th 2007 6. Date on which issuer notified: September 28th 2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached 5% 8. Notified details: Class/type of shares ISIN: US2427371040 A: Voting rights attached to shares Situation previous to the Triggering Transaction: 2,788,720 ADR (unsponsoredprogramme) and 29,010,210 ordinary shares of 0.01p each, % of voting rights:4.68%. Resulting situation after the triggering transaction: Number of shares 2,820,575ADR (unsponsored programme) and 33,173,820 ordinary shares Number of votingrights Direct None, Indirect 2,820,575 ADR (unsponsored programme) and33,173,820 ordinary shares; Percentage of voting rights Direct None, Indirect5.18%. B: Financial Instruments N/A Total A +B Number of voting rights 2,820,575 ADR (unsponsored programme) and 33,173,820ordinary shares, % of voting rights 5.18% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable. n/a 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/Telephone Number: Paul Eardley Company Secretary Telephone: 0207 408 3529 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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