Notice of Interim Management Statement

NOTICE OF INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

Close Brothers Group plc will release its Interim Management Statement for the third quarter to 30 April 2014 on 23 May 2014.

Enquiries:

Jon Nash Investor Relations 020 7655 3844

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Helen Price Investor Relations 020 7655 3292

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About Close Brothers

Close Brothers is a modern merchant banking group which makes loans, takes deposits, trades securities and provides financial advice and investment management services. We now employ 2,700 people, principally in the UK. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.