Update on consent solicitation to bondholders

28 March 2019

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DEBENHAMS PLC

Update on consent solicitation to bondholders

Following its announcement of 22 March, Debenhams plc ("the company") today confirms that a majority of holders of Debenhams 5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes") have provided consent to the amendments sought to the existing Notes.

The requisite consent level has therefore been achieved.

A further update will be provided on completion of the consent solicitation process, which will remain open until 5.00pm today.

ENDS

Enquiries:

Debenhams plc Katharine Wynne, Director of Investor Relations

020 3549 6304

Lazard (financial advisor) Marcus Taylor

020 7187 2319

Brunswick Group Tim Danaher/Craig Breheny/Fiona Micallef-Eynaud

020 7404 5959

[email protected]

Publication on a website

A copy of this announcement will be made available on Debenhams's website at https://ir.debenhams.com/investor-overview.