24 Feb 2014 16:20
TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
Debenhams plc
2. Reason for the notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
Norges Bank
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3):
n/a
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
21 February 2014
6. Date on which issuer notified:
24 February 2014
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached
Above 3%
8. Notified details:
Class/type of shares GB00B126KH97
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Situation previous to the Triggering Transaction: 36,619,430 ordinary shares of 0.01p each, Number of voting rights: 36,619,430
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction: Number of shares 37,407,430 ordinary shares (direct), Number of voting rights 37,407,430 (direct) 0 (indirect)
Percentage of voting rights 3.05 (direct) 0% (indirect).
B: Financial Instruments
N/A
Total A +B +C
Number of voting rights 37,407,430 ordinary shares, 3.05% of voting rights.
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable.
n/a
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder: Norges Bank
11. Number of voting rghts proxy holder will cease to hold:
n/a
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:n/a
13. Additional Information:
n/a
14. Contact Name/Telephone Number:
Paul Eardley
Company Secretary
Telephone: 020 3549 6000