JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13D, dated May 15, 2009, with respect to the common shares, par value $0.10 per share, of Saks Incorporated, a Tennessee corporation, is, and any amendments thereto executed by each of us shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that this Agreement shall be included as an Exhibit to the Schedule 13D and each such amendment. Each of the undersigned agrees to be responsible for the timely filing of the Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning itself contained therein. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the 15th day of May, 2009.
| | DIEGO DELLA VALLE & C. S.A.P.A. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Diego Della Valle | |
| | | Name: | Diego Della Valle | |
| | | Title: | General Partner | |
| | DIEGO DELLA VALLE | |
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| | By: | /s/ Diego Della Valle | |
| | | Name: | Diego Della Valle | |
