Notice of Pre-Close Period Trading Update

NOTICE OF PRE-CLOSE PERIOD TRADING UPDATE

Close Brothers Group plc will release its pre-close period trading update for the half year to 31 January 2014 on 24 January 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 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.