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 2014 on 24 July 2014.

Enquiries:

Clara Melia - Investor Relations, Close Brothers 020 7655 3350

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. Close Brothers was established in 1878 and today employs 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.