RNS Number:4744R
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 Lehman Brothers
International (Europe) had a notifiable interest in 14,236,952 ordinary shares
of 10p each in the Company, being 3.888% of the Company's issued capital.




   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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