Statement

Rathbone Brothers PLC
29 November 2007


Rathbone Brothers Plc
Statement regarding Sue Desborough

It is with great regret that the Directors of Rathbone Brothers Plc announce the
death of Sue Desborough, Rathbones' Finance Director after a brave fight against
cancer. Sue was a highly regarded member of the management team and her loss
will be keenly felt.




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