Company Profile For Debenhams Plc

Debenhams plc is a department store with a mix of own brands (including Designers at Debenhams), international brands and concessions. The Company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the sale of fashion clothing and accessories, cosmetics and products for use in the home. It trades from department stores and small store formats in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, on the Internet and has international franchise stores. It has 140 stores in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and 10 smaller Desire by Debenhams stores. In addition to its directly owned stores, Debenhams has a further 44 international franchise stores in 15 countries. It also sells its products through its Internet site www.debenhams.com.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 29 August 2009, Debenhams plc's revenues increased 4% to £1.92B. Net income increased 23% to £95.1M. Revenues reflect an increase in income from Company's products and services. Net income also reflects a decrease in distribution costs, decreased administrative expenses, increased operating profit, a decrease in interest payable & similar charges and lower income tax expenses.