RNS Number:4739R
Debenhams PLC
30 October 2003

Full Company Name: DEBENHAMS PLC

Date: 30 October 2003





SECTION 198 - COMPANIES ACT 1985 - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN SHARES

Notification has been received today that on 28 October 2003 Credit Suisse First
Boston Equities Limited had a notifiable interest in 14,960,776 ordinary shares
of 10p each in the Company, being 4.085% of the Company's issued capital.

The shares are registered as follows:

14,934,512 shares held in Credit Suisse First Boston Equities Limited

26,264 shares held in Credit Suisse First Boston International




    For further information contact:

    John Hodges - 020 7408 3181

    Name of authorised company official responsible for making

this notification:


    John Hodges, Deputy Company Secretary

      Debenhams plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 3430071


    Registered Office: 1 Welbeck Street, London W1G 0AA





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