14th Jul 2008 18:13
TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting 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:
UBS Investment Bank
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3):
UBS AG
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
8th July 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
10th July 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached
Non notifiable threshold
8. Notified details:
Class/type of shares
GB00B126KH97
Voting rights attached to shares
Situation previous to the Triggering Transaction:
52,519,165
Percentage of voting rights
6.004%
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction:
Number of voting rights Direct Non-notifiable, Indirect Non-notifiable
Percentage of voting rights Direct Non-notifiable, Indirect Non-notifiable
B: Financial Instruments
N/A
Total A +B
Number of voting rights Non-notifiable
Percentage of voting rights Non-notifiable
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable.
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 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 020 7408 3529
Related Shares:
Debenhams