Disposal of Property

Braemar Group PLC 25 January 2007 DISPOSAL OF TOFFEE WORKS, HARROGATE Braemar Group plc (the 'Group') has today exchanged and completed a contract for the disposal of its property in Harrogate, known as 'Toffee Works', for £1,290,000. The Group acquired the property in August 2006 through its wholly owned subsidiary Heath Road Investments Limited. The Group has subsequently secured amended planning permission, completed negotiations with all contractors and advisers, and made a significant start to the development. The property has been sold to Coronation IV Limited Partnership ('the Partnership') in which Coronation IV General Partner Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, has a nominal holding and has managerial authority to approve all property acquisitions and disposals on behalf of the Partnership. The consideration has been settled in cash and will be applied by the Group to repay the borrowings related to the property and to support working capital requirements. The property generated no income at the date of the transfer and accordingly no profits are related to the property. The Group has retained an interest in the commercial unit of the property though its subsidiary, Braemar Investment Management Limited, as commercial property is outside the investment criteria for the Partnership. This unit is currently empty and will be marketed to obtain a commercial tenant on behalf of the Group in due course. This commercial unit represents less than 10% of the total area of the Toffee Works property. The Directors consider, having consulted with the Group's Nominated Adviser, Zeus Capital, that the terms of the transaction are fair and reasonable insofar as its shareholders are concerned. For further information please contact: Martin Robinson, Chairman, Braemar Group plc Marc Duschenes, Chief Executive, Braemar Group plc Julie Serrage, Investor Relations, Braemar Group plc Tel: 0161 929 4969 Alex Clarkson, Zeus Capital Tel: 0161 831 1512 Notes to Editors Braemar Group plc creates and promotes a range of innovative and tax efficient financial products aimed at the high net worth community including Private Equity, Property and Collective Investment Schemes. Braemar has three divisions: Fund Management Braemar currently has four funds under management. Braemar receives an annual management fee plus a carried interest or performance fee, which may be linked to an index. Braemar is also preparing for the launch of a £25 million residential property fund that will be suitable for SIPP investment and is also monitoring the developments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Property Management This division comprises property management and block management. Once a fund is put in place, Braemar manages the properties in-house. Whilst project driven fees typically generate a high margin up front, the longer term management activity provides Braemar with a trail of recurring fee income. Braemar's block management activity, a newly established business, takes a pro-active interest in the properties it manages and ensures a cost effective programme of maintenance is in place that, wherever possible, enhances the value of the properties. Braemar also trades reversionary residential property, acting as agent or principal and from time to time is involved in property development on its own account. Corporate Finance This division primarily acts as arranger and promoter to the various structured investment products being launched by the Group, and offers specialist advisory and fund raising services for both public and private companies, through a network of high net worth individuals and financial intermediaries. This division, Braemar Securities Limited, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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