Company Secretary Change

The Board of Directors of Close Brothers Group plc ("the group" or "Close Brothers") announces that Elizabeth Lee, an executive director of the group and Group Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, has with immediate effect ceased to be Company Secretary to Close Brothers.

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Upton as Company Secretary to Close Brothers with immediate effect.

Enquiries

John Hudspith Close Brothers Group plc 0207 655 3100

23 January 2013

About Close Brothers

Close Brothers is a specialist financial services group which makes loans, trades securities and provides advice and investment management solutions to a wide range of clients. Close Brothers was established in 1878 and today employs over 2,500 people, principally in the UK. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.