Notice of Interim Management Statement

NOTICE OF INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

Close Brothers Group plc will release its Interim Management Statement for the first quarter to 31 October 2013 on 21 November 2013.

Enquiries:

Jon Nash Investor Relations 020 7655 3844

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Clara Melia Investor Relations 020 7655 3350

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About Close Brothers

Close Brothers makes loans, trades securities and provides financial advice and investment management services. 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 FTSE250.