Statement re Discussions with

RNS Number : 8134A

Rathbone Brothers PLC

15 October 2009

 



Rathbone Brothers Plc ("Rathbones")

Rathbones confirms that it is in discussions with Lloyds Banking Group ("LBG") in relation to the potential acquisition of certain assets relating to non core private client discretionary investment management activities within LBG's Wealth and International Division, principally the Bank of Scotland Portfolio Management Service. Discussions are ongoing but there is no certainty that any transaction will proceed.  

A further announcement will be made if appropriate in due course.

For further information contact:

Rathbone Brothers Plc  Tel: [phone]  email: [e-mail] Andy Pomfret, Chief Executive Paul Stockton, Finance Director Emily Morris, Marketing Director

Brunswick Tel: [phone] email: [e-mail]  Kate Holgate/Claire Gore

Rathbone Brothers Plc
Rathbone Brothers Plc is a leading independent provider of high-quality, personalised investment and wealth management services for private investors, charities and trustees. This includes discretionary investment management, tax and financial planning, and unit trusts.

Rathbones has nearly 700 staff in 10 UK locations and Jersey, and has its headquarters in New Bond Street, London.

 

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