AGM Statement

Close Brothers Group PLC
01 November 2006



                            CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP plc



AGM Trading Update                                           1st November, 2006



Speaking at today's Annual General Meeting, the chairman reported that current
trading is broadly in line with a conservative budget.  While our corporate 
finance and securities divisions are operating at a marginally lower level than 
in the equivalent period last year, the climate for our banking division is 
unchanged and our investment division continues to make good progress.  In 
addition, we anticipate some significant realisation gains in our private 
equity and property businesses.


Enquiries to:

Colin Keogh
Group Chief Executive
Close Brothers Group plc

020 7426 4000



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