Change of Adviser

Polar Capital Holdings Plc

(the "Company" or "Polar Capital")

Change of Adviser

Polar Capital announces that Canaccord Genuity Limited has been appointed as the Company's Nominated Advisor and Broker with immediate effect. This follows the completion of the acquisition of Collins Stewart Hawkpoint plc by Canaccord Financial Inc and change of name of Collins Stewart Europe Limited to Canaccord Genuity Limited.

For further information, please contact:

Simon Bridges +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

Cameron Duncan