Company Identification Details
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Subject Reported on
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DEBENHAMS RETAIL PLC
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Registration Number
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00083395
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VAT Number
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GB698797922
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Address
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1 WELBECK STREET, LONDON, W1G 0AA.
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Telephone
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020 7408 4444
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Facsimile
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020 7408 3765
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Web Address
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www.debenhams.com
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Creditline Recommendations
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Monthly Credit Guide
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GBP 1,125,000
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Official Company Data
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Legal Form
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Public Limited Company
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Registration Number
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00083395
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VAT Number
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GB698797922
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Subject Status
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Trading
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Date of Incorporation
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28/01/1905
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Registered Office
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1 WELBECK
STREET, LONDON, W1G 0AA.
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History
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28/06/2005 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL LIMITED.
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27/06/2005 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL PLC.
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26/03/2004 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL LIMITED.
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25/03/2004 : Change of
name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL PLC.
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4/03/2004 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL LIMITED.
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3/03/2004 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS RETAIL PLC.
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21/10/2000 : The
Registered Office address changed from 1 WELBECK STREET, LONDON,
W1A 1DF.
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15/12/1999 : The
Registered Office address changed from 214 OXFORD STREET, LONDON,
W1N 9DF.
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10/12/1997 : The
Registered Office address changed from 214 OXFORD
STREET, LONDON, W1N
9DF, W1N 9DF.
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4/12/1997 : Change of
name from DEBENHAMS PLC.
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5/02/1982 : Change
of name from DEBENHAMS LTD.
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Date of Last
Annual Return to Registry
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28/06/2010
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Accounts
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The last filed accounts at Companies House are those to 29/08/2009
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Accounting
Reference Date
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31/08
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Operations
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Activities
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Retailers of fashion clothing and accessories, cosmetics and
products for use in the home.
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Nace Code
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5212
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Premises
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Owned,Offices,DEPARTMENT STORES
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Staff Employed
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25,941
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Trading Divisions
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CHILDRENS, FOOTWEAR, INSTORE
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Trade Names
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DEBENHAMS
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Product Names
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DEBENHAMS, ANNE BROOKS, CASUAL CLUB
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Import Countries
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EUROPE
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Export Countries
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EUROPE
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Bankers
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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC
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Address
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LONDON.
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Sort Code
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300002
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Auditors
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Branches
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334 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W1.
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STATION ROAD, HARROW, MIDDLESEX.
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ARNDALE SHOPPING
CENTRE, ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON,
BEDFORDSHIRE.
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MALCOMBE COURT CENTRE, WEYMOUTH,
DORSET.
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MEADOWHALL CENTRE,
SHEFFIELD, CHELTENHAM, COVENTRY.
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BUYING OFFICE AT,
4TH FLOOR, 1 HENRIETA PLACE,
LONDON.
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Subsidiaries
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AG FINANCE (1986)
LIMITED
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AMEREX (U.K.)
LIMITED
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BROWNS OF CHESTER
PLC
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DEBENHAMS (NO.2) PENSION
TRUST LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS CARD
HANDLING SERVICES LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS DIRECT
LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS GIFT
VOUCHERS LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS
INVESTMENTS LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS MANAGEMENT
SERVICES LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS OVERSEAS HOLDINGS
LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS PENSION
TRUST LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS PRINCIPLES
LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS PROFIT
SHARING TRUSTEES LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS QUEST
TRUSTEE LIMITED
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DEBENHAMS RETAIL HOLDINGS
(IRELAND) LIMITED, a company incorporated in IRISH REPUBLIC
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DEBENHAMS.COM LTD
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DEBSUB (CSR) LIMITED
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DEBSUB (TR) LIMITED
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INSTORE ENTERPRISES
LIMITED
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INTERCAFE LIMITED
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Historical Rating
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Date
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Monthly Credit Guide
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02/12/2010
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1,125,000
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02/09/2010
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1,125,000
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02/06/2010
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1,125,000
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02/03/2010
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1,125,000
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02/12/2009
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1,125,000
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Public Record Information
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Summary of CCJ's/Scottish Decrees
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Period
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Last 72 Months
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Last 36 Months
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Last 18 Months
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Amount Summary
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3,455
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3,251
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2,336
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Count Summary
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5
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3
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1
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Unsettled Amount Summary
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2,805
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2,601
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2,336
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Highest Amount Summary
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2,336
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2,336
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2,336
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Details of the most recent CCJ's/Scottish
Decrees
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Date
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Amount
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Type
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Case No
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Satisfied
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Court
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07/10/2009
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2,336
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Judgment
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9PL03414
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PLYMOUTH
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01/04/2009
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650
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Judgment
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8BI80364
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26/06/2009
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BIRKENHEAD
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07/01/2008
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265
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Judgment
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7BN04159
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BRIGHTON
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15/06/2007
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120
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Judgment
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7DE00332
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DERBY
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15/11/2006
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84
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Judgment
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6QZ75790
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NORTHAMPTON CCBC
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Summary of Mortgages, Charges and
Satisfactions
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Total Number of Mortgages/Charges Registered
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29
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Number Outstanding
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3
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Number Partially Satisfied
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0
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Number Satisfied
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26
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Date of Latest Mortgage Created
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27/06/2005
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Date of Latest Satisfaction
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13/07/2006
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Details of most recent Mortgages, Charges
and Satisfactions
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Date Fully
Satisfied
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Date
Registered
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Date
Created
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Charge
Description
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Form Type
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Lender
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13/07/2006
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06/07/2005
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27/06/2005
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Deed Of Accession And Charge
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395
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Credit Suisse,London Branch
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17/05/2005
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06/05/2004
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22/04/2004
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Legal Charge
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395
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Bayerische Landesbank
(Acting Through Its London
Branch As S
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17/07/2004
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22/12/2003
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19/12/2003
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Deed Of Accession And Charge
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395
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Credit Suisse First Boston, London Branch As
Security Agent
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07/08/2003
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14/11/1988
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25/10/1988
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Legal Charge
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N/A
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Crewfleet Limited
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14/11/1997
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05/08/1986
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23/07/1986
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Deed Of Admission
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N/A
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Lloyds Bank Plc
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13/08/1997
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11/04/1986
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01/04/1986
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Omnibus Guarantee And Set Off Agreement
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N/A
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Lloyds Bank Plc
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13/08/1997
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31/10/1975
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21/10/1975
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Reversionary Lease
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N/A
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Ulster Bank Provident Fund Investments Limited
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13/08/1997
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31/10/1975
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21/10/1975
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Lease
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N/A
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Ulster Bank Provident Fund Investments Limited
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13/08/1997
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31/10/1975
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22/10/1975
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Reversionary Lease
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N/A
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Pensman Nominees Limited
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13/08/1997
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31/10/1975
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22/10/1975
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Lease
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N/A
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Pensman Nominees Limited
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It should be noted that there is no legal requirement to file
satisfaction details of mortgages/charges at Companies House.
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Other Filings and Notices
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07/04/2010
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Companies House Gazette
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Notification of any change among the company's directors
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31/03/2010
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Companies House Gazette
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Notification of any change among the company's directors
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27/06/2005
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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26/03/2004
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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25/03/2004
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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04/03/2004
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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03/03/2004
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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29/01/2004
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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23/12/2003
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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19/12/2003
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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19/12/2003
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Companies House Gazette
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Special resolutions passed under section 95 disapplication
of pre-emption rights
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07/02/2002
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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04/02/2002
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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29/09/2000
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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01/03/2000
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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22/09/1999
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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28/07/1998
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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14/04/1998
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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08/04/1998
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Companies House Gazette
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Change among directors of a company
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26/11/1997
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Companies House Gazette
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Alteration in memorandum or articles of association
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Company Secretary
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Secretary
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MR PAUL REX EARDLEY
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Service Address
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91 WIMPOLE
STREET, LONDON, W1G 0EF.
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Country of Origin
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UNITED
KINGDOM
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Date of Birth
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13/09/1960
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Appointment Date
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15/10/2007
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Other Directorships
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SPIRENT FINANCING (CAYMAN) LIMITED
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Directors
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Director
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MR CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WOODHOUSE
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Service Address
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91 WIMPOLE
STREET, LONDON, W1G 0EF.
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Country of Origin
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UNITED
KINGDOM
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Date of Birth
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27/06/1961
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Appointment Date
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04/12/2003
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Other
Directorships
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BARONESS GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBSUB (TR) LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROPERTIES
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS OVERSEAS HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROFIT
SHARING TRUSTEES LIMITED, JUBILEE FASHIONS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS
HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBSUB (CSR) LIMITED, DEBENHAMS INVESTMENTS
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS DIRECT
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS.COM LTD, DEBENHAMS CARD HANDLING SERVICES
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS GIFT VOUCHERS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS FINANCE
HOLDINGS LIMITED, BARONESS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED, BARONESS RETAIL
LIMITED, BF III LIMITED, BF PROPERTIES (NO.2) LTD, BF
PROPERTIES (NO.1) LTD, BF PROPERTIES (NO.3) LTD, BF VIII
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PLC, GONDOLA GROUP LIMITED, JERIMAIN
INVESTMENTS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PRINCIPLES LIMITED, JUMPNECK
LIMITED, LEAPNECK LIMITED
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Director
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MR ROBERT WILLIAM TEMPLEMAN
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Service Address
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91 WIMPOLE
STREET, LONDON, W1G 0EF.
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Country of Origin
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UNITED
KINGDOM
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Date of Birth
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16/10/1957
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Appointment Date
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04/12/2003
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Other Directorships
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BARONESS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBSUB (TR)
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROPERTIES LIMITED, DEBENHAMS OVERSEAS
HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROFIT SHARING TRUSTEES
LIMITED, JUBILEE FASHIONS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS HOLDINGS
LIMITED, DEBSUB (CSR) LIMITED, DEBENHAMS INVESTMENTS
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS DIRECT
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS.COM LTD, DEBENHAMS CARD HANDLING SERVICES
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS GIFT VOUCHERS LIMITED, BARONESS HOLDINGS UK
LIMITED, BF III LIMITED, BF PROPERTIES (NO.2) LTD, BF
PROPERTIES (NO.1) LTD, BF PROPERTIES (NO.3) LTD, BF VIII
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PLC, JERIMAIN INVESTMENTS
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PRINCIPLES LIMITED, JUMPNECK
LIMITED, LEAPNECK LIMITED
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Director
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MR MICHAEL JOHN TODKILL SHARP
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Service Address
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91 WIMPOLE
STREET, LONDON, W1 G0E.
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Country of Origin
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UNITED
KINGDOM
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Date of Birth
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22/03/1957
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Appointment Date
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31/03/2010
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Other Directorships
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DEBSUB (TR) LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROPERTIES
LIMITED, DEBENHAMS OVERSEAS HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PROFIT
SHARING TRUSTEES LIMITED, JUBILEE FASHIONS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS
HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBSUB (CSR) LIMITED, DEBENHAMS INVESTMENTS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS
GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEBENHAMS.COM LTD, DEBENHAMS CARD
HANDLING SERVICES LIMITED, DEBENHAMS GIFT VOUCHERS
LIMITED, BARONESS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED, BF III LIMITED, BF
PROPERTIES (NO.2) LTD, BF PROPERTIES (NO.1) LTD, BF PROPERTIES
(NO.3) LTD, BF VIII LIMITED, DEBENHAMS PLC, JERIMAIN
INVESTMENTS LIMITED, JUMPNECK LIMITED, LEAPNECK LIMITED
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Share Capital
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Shares
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Ordinary GBP 0.25
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Issued Number
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178,498,152
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Principal Shareholder
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178,498,151 Debenhams Group Holdings
Ltd
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1 Paul Rex Eardley
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The above reflects the principle shareholder(s) by number of shares
held, irrespective of share classification type.
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Holding Company
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DEBENHAMS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Ultimate Parent
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DEBENHAMS PLC
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Financial Data– Statutory Accounts
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The following figures are shown in units of 1000
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Number of Weeks
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52
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52
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52
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52
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Accounts Date
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29/08/2009
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30/08/2008
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01/09/2007
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02/09/2006
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Currency
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GBP
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GBP
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GBP
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GBP
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SALES
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1853200
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1753900
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1696900
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1677700
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Cost of goods sold
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1587800
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1495000
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1409600
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1364700
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GROSS PROFIT
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265400
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258900
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287300
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313000
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Wages and Salaries
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263400
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255500
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243400
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230600
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Auditors Fees
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300
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100
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100
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100
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Non-Audit Fees
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100
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200
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100
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100
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Trading Profit
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264900
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251500
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285900
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283900
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Depreciation
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80000
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79700
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80000
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82200
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OPERATING PROFIT
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184900
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171800
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205900
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201700
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Non Trading Income
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80900
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98300
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73100
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156600
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Interest Payable
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55800
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44700
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44900
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68000
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PRE TAX PROFIT
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210000
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225400
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234100
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290300
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Taxation
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51200
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61700
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69100
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57600
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PROFIT AFTER TAX
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158800
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163700
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165000
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232700
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Dividends Payable
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120000
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95000
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176000
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150800
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RETAINED PROFITS
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38800
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68700
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(11000)
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81900
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The following figures are shown in units of 1000
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Number of Weeks
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52
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52
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52
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52
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Accounts Date
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29/08/2009
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30/08/2008
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01/09/2007
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02/09/2006
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Currency
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GBP
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GBP
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GBP
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GBP
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TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
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442500
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465700
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456400
|
468200
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Tangible Assets
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430700
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452800
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442100
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455800
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Fixed Assets
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421900
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444000
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431200
|
430500
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Intermediate assets
|
8800
|
8800
|
10900
|
25300
|
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Intangible Assets
|
11800
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12900
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14300
|
12400
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
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1244200
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1150200
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1241300
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1243300
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|
Trade debtors
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21400
|
13200
|
25800
|
21100
|
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Stocks
|
253900
|
222100
|
228100
|
207900
|
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Other Current Assets
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968900
|
914900
|
987400
|
1014300
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Misc Current Assets
|
33800
|
34100
|
29800
|
35300
|
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Due From Group
|
754000
|
855000
|
885800
|
957400
|
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Cash
|
181100
|
25800
|
71800
|
21600
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
1686700
|
1615900
|
1697700
|
1711500
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|
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
905400
|
856000
|
1001400
|
990500
|
|
Trade creditors
|
264800
|
245200
|
245000
|
196100
|
|
Short Term Loans
|
492200
|
452600
|
579500
|
612800
|
|
Bank Overdraft
|
|
|
1100
|
1700
|
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Other Finance
|
3600
|
3500
|
7300
|
3000
|
|
Due To Group
|
488600
|
449100
|
571100
|
608100
|
|
Other Liabilities
|
148400
|
158200
|
176900
|
181600
|
|
WORKING CAPITAL
|
338800
|
294200
|
239900
|
252800
|
|
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABS
|
111700
|
79700
|
79200
|
88800
|
|
Long Term Loans
|
43100
|
47100
|
50500
|
59200
|
|
Other Finance
|
43100
|
47100
|
50500
|
59200
|
|
Other Liabilities
|
68600
|
32600
|
28700
|
29600
|
|
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
|
669600
|
680200
|
617100
|
632200
|
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SHARE CAPITAL + RESERVES
|
669600
|
680200
|
617100
|
632200
|
|
Share Cap + Sundry Res
|
81000
|
81000
|
81000
|
81000
|
|
Issued Share Capital
|
44600
|
44600
|
44600
|
44600
|
|
Sundry Reserves
|
36400
|
36400
|
36400
|
36400
|
|
Profit and Loss account
|
588600
|
599200
|
536100
|
551200
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS
|
669600
|
680200
|
617100
|
632200
|
|
CAPITAL EMPLOYED
|
781300
|
759900
|
696300
|
721000
|
|
The following figures are shown in units of 1000
|
|
Number of Weeks
|
52
|
52
|
52
|
52
|
|
Accounts Date
|
29/08/2009
|
30/08/2008
|
01/09/2007
|
02/09/2006
|
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Currency
|
GBP
|
GBP
|
GBP
|
GBP
|
|
Directors Remuneration
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auditors Remuneration
|
300
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
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Liquid Assets
|
202500
|
39000
|
97600
|
42700
|
|
Net Working Capital
|
338800
|
294200
|
239900
|
252800
|
|
Long Term Debt(>12 Months)
|
43100
|
47100
|
50500
|
59200
|
|
Other Deferred Liabs
|
68600
|
32600
|
28700
|
29600
|
|
Tangible Net Worth(T.N.W)
|
657800
|
667300
|
602800
|
619800
|
|
Equity
|
669600
|
680200
|
617100
|
632200
|
|
Number of Years Trading
|
104
|
103
|
102
|
101
|
|
Number of Employees
|
25941
|
25508
|
24664
|
24172
|
|
Profit per Employee
|
8095.3
|
8836.4
|
9491.6
|
12009.8
|
|
Sales per Employee
|
71439
|
68758.8
|
68800.7
|
69406.8
|
|
The following figures are shown as Ratios or Percentages
|
|
Accounts Date
|
29/08/2009
|
30/08/2008
|
01/09/2007
|
02/09/2006
|
|
Current Ratio
|
1.4
|
1.3
|
1.2
|
1.3
|
|
Long Term Debt/T.N.W
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
|
Pre Tax Profit Margin%
|
11.3
|
12.9
|
13.8
|
17.3
|
|
Gross Profit%
|
14.3
|
14.8
|
16.9
|
18.7
|
|
Debtors Days (D.S.O)
|
4
|
3
|
6
|
5
|
|
Creditors Days (D.P.O)
|
52
|
51
|
53
|
43
|
|
Quick Ratio
|
1.1
|
1.1
|
1
|
1
|
|
W.I.P/Inventory Days
|
58.4
|
54.2
|
59.1
|
55.6
|
|
Return on Investment%
|
20.9
|
22.3
|
21.9
|
26.9
|
|
Return on Assets%
|
12.5
|
13.9
|
13.8
|
17
|
|
T.N.W/Total Assets%
|
39
|
41.3
|
35.5
|
36.2
|
|
Return on Capital%
|
26.9
|
29.7
|
33.6
|
40.3
|
|
Rtn on
Shareholders Funds%
|
31.4
|
33.1
|
37.9
|
45.9
|
|
Working Capital/Sales%
|
18.3
|
16.8
|
14.1
|
15.1
|
|
Borrowing Ratio%
|
81.4
|
74.9
|
104.5
|
108.4
|
|
Equity Gearing%
|
65.8
|
72.7
|
57.1
|
58.6
|
|
Stock Turnover
|
7.3
|
7.9
|
7.4
|
8.1
|
|
Days Purchases Outstanding
|
60.9
|
59.9
|
63.4
|
52.4
|
|
Sales/Fixed Assets
|
4.4
|
4
|
3.9
|
3.9
|
|
Debt Gearing
|
6.6
|
7.1
|
8.4
|
9.6
|
Key Industry Sector Trends
|
Year
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
|
Sample Size
|
2432
|
9091
|
8892
|
8490
|
|
Pre-Tax Profit Margin
|
3.3
|
2
|
2.9
|
3.3
|
|
Current Ratio
|
1.4
|
1.2
|
1.2
|
1.2
|
|
Borrowing Ratio
|
34.6
|
25.1
|
49.6
|
39.4
|
|
Return on Capital
|
43.4
|
55.4
|
67.4
|
60.4
|
|
Creditors Days
|
23
|
30
|
40
|
38
|
|
Above figures relate to companies in 2003 Standard Industry
Classification (Nace) sector : Retail sale in
non-specialised stores
|
Financial Summary
|
Auditors Qualification
|
|
The Auditors have expressed a clean opinion
(i.e. unqualified with no referrals) on the accounts for the period ended
29/08/2009.
|
|
Turnover
|
|
Turnover has increased from GBP
1,753,900,000 to GBP 1,853,200,000, a growth of 6 % in the period.
|
|
Operating Profit
|
|
Totalled GBP
184,900,000. In the year prior a Profit of GBP 171,800,000 was achieved.
|
|
Pre Tax Profit
|
|
The subject's profit decreased by 6 %
over the previous year.
|
|
Working Capital
|
|
The company's working capital has improved
in the period by 15 %.
|
|
Net Worth
|
|
Net worth reduced by GBP 10,600,000
during the period and now stands at GBP 669,600,000.
|
|
Fixed Assets
|
|
The subject's fixed assets reduced during
the year by GBP 23,200,000 to GBP 442,500,000 and are now 26 % of total
assets compared with 28 % in the previous year.
|
|
Long Term Liabilities
|
|
The company's long term liabilities increased
during the period by 40% and are now 17 % of net worth compared with 12 %
in the previous period.
|
|
Long Term Liabilities
|
|
Long term liabilities are now 7 % of
total liabilities compared with 5 % in the previous period.
|
|
Long Term Liabilities
|
|
Long term liabilities are 14 % of
capital employed, an increase of 4 % over the previous period.
|
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