Rule 2.10 Announcement

D.F.S. Furniture Company PLC
07 May 2004

For Immediate Release

7 May 2004





                       DFS Furniture Company plc ('DFS')

             Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue



In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, DFS
confirms that its current issued share capital comprises 107,528,990 ordinary
shares of 5 pence each.



The International Securities Identification Number for DFS ordinary shares is
GB0002424371.



Enquiries:

Barry Todhunter                                      01302 573337
Company Secretary




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