Appointment of External Auditor

21 November 2019

Charles Stanley Group PLC

Appointment of External Auditor

Charles Stanley Group PLC (the 'Company') announces that, following the conclusion of a formal, competitive tender process overseen by the Company's Audit Committee, the Board of the Company has approved the re-appointment of KPMG LLP ('KPMG') as its auditor.

KPMG were appointed as auditor in October 2010.

The re-appointment of KPMG as auditor is subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2020.

Charles Stanley Group PLC LEI: 213800LBSEGKE5MCYC90

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Charles Stanley traces its origins back directly to 1792 and is one of the oldest firms on the London Stock Exchange. Charles Stanley today provides holistic wealth management services to private clients, charities and smaller institutions. These are delivered by over 800 professionals located in 27 offices throughout the UK, both direct to clients and to intermediaries. Our services include investment portfolio management and financial planning, supported by in-house administration to enhance the quality of service provided. In addition, Charles Stanley Direct provides an award winning direct to customer execution-only dealing platform for equities and funds.