Directorate Change

Directorate Change

Charles Stanley Group PLC

("the Company")

Charles Stanley Group PLC announces that David Pusinelli will not offer himself for re-election as a non-executive director at its forthcoming Annual General Meeting, and consequently will resign from the Board at the close of that meeting.

Commenting on today's announcement, Sir David Howard, Chairman of the Company, said "David Pusinelli joined the Board in 2012 and has managed his roles as chairman of the Audit Committee and as Senior Independent Director with skill and effectiveness. The Board thanks him sincerely for his help and advice, and wishes him good health and a long retirement."

A search is currently well advanced for additional Non-executive Directors, with the guidance of professional external consultants, and the Company hopes to make an announcement in the near future.

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Charles Stanley traces its origins 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 450 professionals located in 24 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 and custody for investment portfolios, SIPPs and ISAs 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.