RNS Number:2124S
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 has been received today that on 10 November 2003 CIC Banque CIAL
had a notifiable interest in 14,971,757 ordinary shares of 10p each in the
Company, being 4.08% 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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