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Close Brothers Group plc
Publication of Prospectus
8 February 2010
The following prospectus ("the Prospectus") has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing:
Prospectus dated 8 February 2010 relating to the issue of £200 million 6.50% Fixed Rate Bonds due 2017 by Close Brothers Group plc as Issuer.
The full document can be found at the following link:
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8308G_-2010-2-8.pdf
The full Prospectus is also available for viewing at the Document Viewing Facility of the UK Listing Authority.
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Enquiries:
Erica Sibree Investor Relations 020 7655 3353
Close Brothers Group plc
Anthony Silverman Maitland 020 7379 5151
DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES
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The Prospectus does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The bonds described herein and in the Prospectus have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or under any relevant securities laws of any state of the United States of America, and may not be offered or sold to U.S. persons or to persons within the United States of America, except pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act. For a further description of certain restrictions on offers and sales of the bonds and on distribution of the Prospectus, see the "Subscription and Sale" section in the Prospectus.