3rd Mar 2008 18:04
Debenhams plc03 March 2008 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 Settlement of the total return swap arrangements between each of Unity One ehf.and Baugur Group hf. with JP Morgan Securities Ltd. 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: Unity Investments ehf. and Baugur Group hf Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): J P Morgan Securities Limited 5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed orreached if different)(i): 28 February 2008 6. Date on which issuer notified: 29 February 2008 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached 3% 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares N/A B: Financial Instruments N/A Total A +B N/A 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial 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 rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date of which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional Information: The notification is being made as a result of the settlement of the total returnswap arrangements between each of Unity One ehf. and Baugur Group hf. with JPMorgan Securities Ltd. 14. Contact Name: Paul Eardley Company Secretary 15. Contact telephone number: 020 7408 3529 -------------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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