Rathbone Brothers Plc : Response to press spec...

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Rathbone Brothers Plc

Response to press speculation 

The Board of Rathbone Brothers Plc ("Rathbones") notes the recent press speculation regarding Speirs & Jeffrey Limited ("Speirs & Jeffrey"). Rathbones regularly assesses various acquisition opportunities in line with its stated strategy and accordingly confirms that discussions between Rathbones and Speirs & Jeffrey in relation to a possible acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey by Rathbones are taking place.

No binding offer has been made and there can be no certainty that any binding offer will be made nor that agreement will be reached with the Board and shareholders of Speirs & Jeffrey. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

The person responsible for arranging this announcement on behalf of Rathbones is Ali Johnson, Company Secretary.

9 April 2018

For further information contact:

Rathbone Brothers Plc Tel: [phone] email: [e-mail]   Philip Howell, Chief Executive Paul Stockton, Finance Director  Shelly Patel, Head of Investor Relations	Camarco Tel: [phone] email: [e-mail]   Ed Gascoigne-Pees Hazel Stevenson

Rathbone Brothers Plc

Rathbone Brothers Plc ("Rathbones"), through its subsidiaries, is a leading provider of high-quality, personalised investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities and trustees. Our services include discretionary investment management, unit trusts, banking and loan services, financial planning, unitised portfolio services, and UK trust, legal, estate and tax advice.

Rathbones has over 1,100 staff in 15 UK locations and Jersey; its headquarters is 8 Finsbury Circus, London.

rathbones.com

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