Rule 2.10 Announcement

Close Brothers Group PLC
21 January 2008


21 January 2008

Close Brothers Group plc

Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 
"Code"), Close Brothers Group plc confirms that on 21 January 2008 it has 
149,116,946 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in 
Treasury.

The ISIN reference for the ordinary shares is GB0007668071.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any 
person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of 
any class of "relevant securities" of Close Brothers Group plc, all "dealings" 
in any "relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option 
in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") 
must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London 
business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement 
will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, 
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which 
the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant 
to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 
"interest" in "relevant securities" of Close Brothers Group plc, they will be 
deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant 
securities" of Close Brothers Group plc by Close Brothers Group plc, or by any 
of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon 
(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant 
transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant 
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities 
in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at 
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic 
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of 
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by 
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in 
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on 
the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are 
required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

Enquiries:

Robin Sellers
Company Secretary
020 7655 3100


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