RNS Number:1815S
Debenhams PLC
18 November 2003

Full Company Name: DEBENHAMS PLC

Date: 18 November 2003



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

Notification was received yesterday that Deutsche Bank AG and its subsidiary
companies have a notifiable interest in 33,917,361 ordinary shares of 10p each
in the Company, being 9.25% 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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