Interim Management Statement for the three months ended 30 April 2008

Martin Andrew appointed Chief Executive of Close Brothers' Asset Management division
Close Brothers Group has appointed Martin Andrew as Chief Executive of its Asset Management division with effect from 1 May 2008.  His appointment is part of the continuing development of the division.

Close Brothers Group plc acquires two specialist lending businesses
Close Brothers Group plc, the specialist merchant banking group, has acquired two niche lending businesses with a combined loan book value of £145 million, for a combined premium to net assets of circa £9 million.  These businesses will become part of Close Brothers’ banking subsidiary, Close Brothers Limited. 

Close Brothers announces Interim Results 2008

Statement announcing end of talks
The Board of Close Brothers Group plc ("Close Brothers" or the “Group”) confirms that following a number of approaches and detailed discussions with several parties it is no longer in discussions in relation to an offer for the Group or any of its divisions.

Statement in response to announcement by Cenkos Securities plc
The Board of Close Brothers notes the announcement made by Cenkos earlier today withdrawing its indicative offer for Close Brothers.

Board Change
Jamie Cayzer-Colvin, who was appointed a non-executive director of the company on 1 January, 2008, has appointed Peter Buckley (who recently retired as a non-executive director of the company) as his alternate.

Close Brothers launches specialist German stockbroker
Close Brothers Group today announces the launch of Close Brothers Seydler Ltd., a stockbroking company that will specialise in marketing small and mid-cap German securities to London-based institutional investors.