2nd Aug 2007 12:13
Debenhams plc02 August 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 plc2. Reason for the notificationAn acquisition or disposal of voting rights NoAn acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in theacquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached YesAn event changing the breakdown of voting rights NoOther (please specify) N/A3. 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 Ltd5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed orreached if different):30th July 2007 (10% threshold crossed), 31st July and 1st August6. Date on which issuer notified:1st August 20077. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached10% threshold crossed on 30/07/20078. Notified details:A: Voting rights attached to sharesClass/type of shares If possible using ISIN code N/ASituation previous to the triggering transactionNumber of shares - N/ANumber of voting rights - N/AResulting situation after the triggering transactionNumber of shares - N/ANumber of voting rights - Direct N/ANumber of voting rights - Indirect N/APercentage of voting rights - Direct N/APercentage of voting rights - Indirect N/AB: Financial InstrumentsResulting situation after the triggering transactionType of financial instrument - Total return swap with an option for physicalsettlementExpiration date - 27/2/2008Exercise/conversion period/date - AnytimeNo. of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument exercised/converted) - 58,452,121Percentage of voting rights - 6.805%Type of financial instrument - Total return swap with an option for physicalsettlementExpiration date - 27/2/2008Exercise/conversion period/date - AnytimeNo. of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument exercised/converted) - 32,637,614Percentage of voting rights - 3.800%Total A +BNumber of voting rights - 91,089,735Percentage of voting rights - 10.605%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. (3.800%).Proxy Voting:10. Name of the proxy holder:N/A11. Number of voting rghts proxy holder will cease to hold:N/A12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:N/A13. Additional Information: 14. Contact Name:Guy JohnsonCompany Secretary15. Contact telephone number:020 7408 3529Date of Notification : 2.8.07 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
Debenhams