Notice of Pre-close Period Trading Update

Close Brothers Group plc will release its pre-close period trading update for the full year to 31 July 2013 on 24 July 2013.

Enquiries:

Clara Melia Investor Relations 020 7655 3350

Close Brothers Group plc

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.