Further approaches

Close Brothers Group PLC
14 December 2007



Close Brothers Group plc


Close Brothers announces further approaches

                                                        Friday December 14, 2007
 


The Board of Close Brothers announces that following the indicative offer from
Cenkos on November 7, it has received a number of further approaches.
The discussions with interested parties are at an early stage and there can be
no certainty that they will lead to an offer. Further announcements will be made
as and when appropriate.


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Close Brothers Group

Colin Keogh, Chief Executive                                       020 7426 4000
Justin Clark, Head of Communications                               020 7655 3784

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David Waller                                                       020-7379 5151
Emma Burdett                                                       020-7379 5151



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