Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC SHARESAVE SCHEME

Period of return:

From:

1 NOVEMBER 2011

To:

30 APRIL 2012

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

52,777 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):

20,017

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

32,760

Name of applicant:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC 1995 EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION SCHEME

Period of return:

From:

1 NOVEMBER 2011

To:

30 APRIL 2012

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

3,466,088 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:

3,466,088

Name of contact:

JOHN HUDSPITH

Telephone number of contact:

020-7655 3100