Block Listing Six Monthly Return

Name of applicant:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC SHARESAVE SCHEME

Period of return:

From:

1 May 2016

To:

31 October 2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

122,525 Ordinary shares of 25p each

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

122,525

Name of applicant:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2004 AND THE CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2009

Period of return:

From:

1 May 2016

To:

31 October 2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

68,555 Ordinary shares of 25p each

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

68,555

Name of contact:

Nicholas Jennings

Telephone number of contact:

020 7655 3100