Statement re. Press Comment

Charles Stanley Group PLC

STATEMENT RE PRESS COMMENT

Charles Stanley Group PLC (the "Company") has noted the recent press speculation concerning a possible disposal of its Charles Stanley Securities division.

The Company confirms that it has entered into exclusive negotiations in relation to a possible disposal of elements of the division. At this stage no assurance can be given that a disposal will proceed.

The Company will issue a further statement in due course.

10 March 2015

Julie Ung

Company Secretary

For further information, please contact:

Mike Lilwall, Director

Phone: 020 7149 6244

Email: [email protected]

Magnus Wheatley, Head of Press & Public Relations

020 7149 6273

[email protected]