Statement regarding report from Viceroy Research

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Close Brothers Group plc has issued a statement strongly disagreeing with a research report from Viceroy Research concerning the company's provisioning for motor finance commissions and its capital position. Close Brothers asserts its provisioning approach adheres to UK-adopted international accounting standards and robust governance. The company plans to release its half-year results for the period ending 31 January 2026 on Tuesday, 17 March, which will include a business update and further details on its financial performance and strategic outlook.

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Close Brothers Group PLC

16 March 2026

Statement regarding report from Viceroy Research

Close Brothers Group plc ("Close Brothers" or the "Company") notes the publication of the research report by Viceroy Research (the "Report") this afternoon.

Close Brothers strongly disagrees with the Report, which relates to the Company's approach to provisioning in respect of motor finance commissions and resulting impact on its capital position. Our provisioning approach in relation to this matter is in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and follows a robust governance process.

Close Brothers will release its half year results to 31 January 2026 on Tuesday, 17 March, alongside a business update. We look forward to updating the market on our financial performance and the business, strategy and market opportunity for our three lending divisions.

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Maritz Carvalho	Close Brothers Group plc	020 3857 6063
Sam Cartwright	H/Advisors Maitland	07827 254 561

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