CEO Leave of Absence

Close Brothers Group plc

CEO Leave of Absence

Close Brothers Group plc announces that Adrian Sainsbury, Group Chief Executive, has taken a temporary medical leave of absence from the business.

The group has put in place robust temporary cover arrangements to ensure continuity in the delivery of the group's strategy during this period. Mike Morgan, Group Finance Director, will assume Adrian's principal responsibilities supported by the Chairman, Mike Biggs, and members of the senior management team.

The group's scheduled full year results announcement will proceed as planned on Thursday 19 September, hosted by Mike Morgan.

A further update will be provided in due course.

Enquiries

Sophie Gillingham         Investor Relations                      020 3857 6574

Camila Sugimura           Investor Relations                      020 3857 6577