Total Voting Rights

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND SHARE CAPITAL

The following is released in accordance with DTR 5.6:-

As at 31 October 2012, Debenhams plc's capital consists of 1,286,806,299 ordinary shares of 0.01p each. The Company holds 24,189,155 ordinary shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Debenhams plc is 1,262,617,144. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Debenhams plc under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further information please contact:

Paul Eardley

Company Secretary

Tel: 0207 408 4444