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Debenhams is a British multinational retailer operating under a department store format in the United Kingdom and Ireland with franchise stores in other countries. The Company sells a range of men's, women's, and children's clothing, cosmetics, household items and furniture, bicycles, luggage, garden products, flowers, and giftware.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1778 | |
| HQ | London, GB | Map |
| Website | debenhams.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Key People/Management at Debenhams
Sergio Bucher
CEO
Matt Smith
CFO
Stephen Ingham
Independent Non-Executive Director
Peter Fitzgerald
Independent Non-Executive Director
Terry Duddy
Senior Independent Director
Nicky Kinnaird
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Debenhams Office Locations
Debenhams has offices in London, Greater London, Wrexham, Workington and in 112 other locations
London, GB (HQ)
Regent's Place, 10 Brock Street
Derry, GB
Foyleside Shopping Centre Orchard St
Ellesmere Port, GB
Kinsey Rd
Glasgow City, GB
Barrhead Rd
Greater London, GB
Oxford St
Huntington, GB
Monks Cross Dr
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Debenhams Financials and Metrics
Debenhams Revenue
Debenhams's revenue was reported to be £2.34 b in FY, 2017 which is a 0.3% decrease from the previous period.
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (H1, 2018) | 1.3b |
Gross profit (H1, 2018) | 130.6m |
Gross profit margin (H1, 2018), % | 9.9% |
Net income (H1, 2018) | 10.8m |
EBIT (H1, 2018) | 17.8m |
Cash (3-Mar-2018) | 39.1m |
EV | 785.1m |
Annual
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 2.0b | 2.2b | 1.7b | 1.4b | 1.4b | 1.6b | 1.7b | 1.8b | 1.4b | 1.6b | 1.7b | 1.7b | 1.8b | 1.9b | 2.0b | 2.0b | 2.0b | 2.1b | 2.1b | 2.1b | 2.3b | 2.3b |
Revenue growth, % | 7% | (23%) | (18%) | 1% | 15% | 5% | 7% | (21%) | 9% | 8% | 1% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 1% | 12% | 0% | |
Cost of goods sold | 1.8b | 1.8b | 1.4b | 1.2b | 1.2b | 1.4b | 1.4b | 1.6b | 1.2b | 1.3b | 1.4b | 1.4b | 1.5b | 1.6b | 1.7b | 1.7b | 1.7b | 1.8b | 1.8b | 1.8b | 2.0b | 2.1b |
Gross profit | 271.4m | 363.9m | 249.7m | 196.8m | 198.9m | 230.9m | 240.4m | 244.6m | 186.4m | 285.7m | 313.0m | 287.3m | 258.9m | 265.4m | 301.8m | 301.8m | 282.2m | 291.2m | 261.3m | 274.7m | 293.4m | 264.8m |
Annual
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 52.9m | 56.2m | 8.6m | 9.8m | 8.9m | 12.9m | 15.8m | 15.7m | 14.9m | 16.1m | 21.6m | 71.8m | 25.8m | 181.1m | 53.5m | 22.0m | 40.2m | 33.2m | 55.0m | 28.9m | 56.3m | 40.0m |
Accounts Receivable | 21.8m | 28.3m | 13.5m | 12.8m | 12.0m | 16.9m | 20.1m | 18.8m | 10.3m | 10.5m | 21.1m | 25.8m | 13.2m | 21.4m | 17.6m | 19.9m | 18.6m | 17.4m | 22.5m | 22.4m | 24.7m | 25.2m |
Inventories | 260.2m | 277.1m | 173.0m | 177.2m | 195.3m | 211.1m | 203.5m | 202.7m | 167.6m | 197.5m | 207.9m | 228.1m | 222.1m | 253.9m | 269.7m | 290.9m | 300.2m | 317.9m | 304.1m | 293.6m | 326.3m | 317.8m |
Current Assets | 387.0m | 399.5m | 209.4m | 221.8m | 248.3m | 275.4m | 277.5m | 285.6m | 740.4m | 1.1b | 1.3b | 1.2b | 1.2b | 1.2b | 1.0b | 1.3b | 1.4b | 1.5b | 1.6b | 1.8b | 502.8m | 445.5m |
Half Year
| GBP | H1, 2015 | H1, 2016 | H1, 2017 | H1, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 37.3m | 35.8m | 40.0m | 39.1m |
Inventories | 335.4m | 329.1m | 318.0m | 318.3m |
Current Assets | 458.5m | 474.1m | 477.2m | 444.4m |
PP&E | 673.2m | 667.9m | 646.6m | 637.4m |
Annual
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 68.4m | 9.0m | 246.7m | 89.6m | 85.4m | 96.2m | 106.4m | 103.6m | 183.7m | 149.6m | 232.7m | 165.0m | 163.7m | 158.8m | 168.7m | 165.8m | 141.2m | 190.4m | 107.4m | 116.4m | 126.2m | 87.9m |
Depreciation and Amortization | 104.2m | 108.6m | 109.5m | |||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 14.3m | 5.0m | 8.8m | |||||||||||||||||||
Accounts Payable | (5.4m) | (7.3m) | (800.0k) |
Half Year
| GBP | H1, 2015 | H1, 2016 | H1, 2017 | H1, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 88.9m | 93.8m | 87.8m | 13.5m |
Depreciation and Amortization | 51.6m | 53.3m | 55.0m | 58.1m |
Inventories | 9.3m | 2.5m | 8.4m | (500.0k) |
Accounts Payable | (900.0k) | 10.1m | 18.1m | 42.4m |
| GBP | Y, 2018 |
|---|---|
EV/EBIT | 44.1 x |
EV/CFO | 6.3 x |
Debt/Equity | 0.3 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.2 x |
Financial Leverage | 2 x |
Debenhams Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Acquired Company | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Magasin | November 13, 2009 | £12.30 m |
| A/S Th. Wessel & Vett, Magasin du Nord | ||
| D2T America, Inc. | ||
| Debenhams Finance Holdings Limited | ||
| Debenhams Group Holdings Limited | ||
| Debenhams Ireland | ||
| Debenhams Retail plc | ||
| Magasin du Nord |
Debenhams Revenue Breakdown
Debenhams revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 18.9% from International and 81.1% from UK
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Debenhams Online and Social Media Presence
212.42k Twitter followers
Debenhams has 212.42k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month and increased 1% quarter over quarter
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Twitter Engagement Stats for @Debenhams
177.3k
Tweets
15k
Following
212.4k
Followers
823
Tweets last 30 days
0.3
Avg. likes per Tweet
15.6%
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Debenhams News and Updates
March 14, 2019
Mike Ashley Spars With Hedge Funds in Battle Over Debenhams Control
Mike Ashley Spars With Hedge Funds in Battle Over Debenhams Control
March 13, 2019
Sports Direct offers Debenhams loan in return for more equity
Sports Direct said on Wednesday it offered Debenhams an interest-free loan in return for a further 5 percent stake, just as the department store chain was on the brink of securing funds to fend off a bid from Sports Direct's founder, Mike Ashley, to take charge of the company.
March 13, 2019
Mike Ashley Steps Up Bid to Become CEO of Debenhams With Loan Offer
Mike Ashley Steps Up Bid to Become CEO of Debenhams With Loan Offer
March 13, 2019
Sports Direct proposes alternative loan deal to Debenhams
Sports Direct said on Wednesday it has made an alternative loan proposal to Debenhams, just as the department store chain was on the brink of securing funds to fend off Mike Ashley's bid to take charge of the company.
March 13, 2019
Debenhams rejects Sports Direct complaints about its disclosure
British department store Debenhams on Wednesday rejected what it said were "unfounded and self-serving complaints" from shareholder Sports Direct about its communications to the market before it warned on profit earlier this month.
March 08, 2019
Debenhams Lenders Rebuffed Mike Ashley’s Bid for Power
Debenhams Lenders Rebuffed Mike Ashley’s Bid for Power
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Debenhams Blogs
March 20, 2019
The March fashion haul
March into spring with our favourite new arrivals. Spring is well underway and with Fashion Week already behind us, it’s time to start looking forward to the seasons ahead. From our newest March fashion, we’ve picked the key pieces which you can wear now for spring, love all summer and then layer up…
March 15, 2019
Now serving: Harry Ramsdens fish and chips
Fish and chips arent just for Frydays now that Harry Ramsdens have launched at debenhams. We are lucky enough to have them in six of our UK stores offering their famous fish and chips and mushy peas and their declicious scampi and chips, Cod it get any better? We are incredibly proud to announce…
March 08, 2019
Hello, new: Jumpsuit sign-up
As seen in press, this boilersuit from Red Herring is an effortless, ultra-wearable take on this season’s utility trend. Don’t miss out, be the first to know when it drops online. Sign-up below to recieve updates. Yes, I would like to receive Debenhams email newsletters informing me of promotions, o…
March 06, 2019
The Dubai getaway guide
The year is marching on, (get it?), and it’s about time you had a well-deserved break. We think you deserve a little luxury this month, and nowhere does escapist-luxe better than the jewel of the Middle East, Dubai. To start shopping for your Dubai getaway right away, click here to visit our Holiday…
February 28, 2019
Foodie February with Franco Manca
We all find ourselves reaching for carb heavy, soul food when it’s cold outside or we’ve had a bad day. Nothing heals a broken heart like your mum’s homemade pie and mash or the biggest bowl of spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread. But what we all really need when it’s cold and rainy outside and we …
February 25, 2019
The Oscars Best Dressed
Hollywood’s finest descended upon the Dolby theatre yesterday evening for one of the biggest events in the showbiz calendar. The red carpet was adorned with an array of designer gowns. What were the biggest trends of the evening? Pink, pink and more pink! The stars turned the Oscars carpet pink! Fro…
Debenhams Frequently Asked Questions
When was Debenhams founded?
Debenhams was founded in 1778.
Who are Debenhams key executives?
Debenhams's key executives are Sergio Bucher, Matt Smith and Stephen Ingham.
How many employees does Debenhams have?
Debenhams has 26,000 employees.
What is Debenhams revenue?
Latest Debenhams annual revenue is £2.3 b.
What is Debenhams revenue per employee?
Latest Debenhams revenue per employee is £89.8 k.
Who are Debenhams competitors?
Competitors of Debenhams include John Lewis Partnership, Arcadia Group and Marks & Spencer.
Where is Debenhams headquarters?
Debenhams headquarters is located at Regent's Place, 10 Brock Street, London.
Where are Debenhams offices?
Debenhams has offices in London, Greater London, Wrexham, Workington and in 112 other locations.
How many offices does Debenhams have?
Debenhams has 117 offices.