Close raises record amounts from the debt markets
Close Brothers has raised a total of £445 million in two transactions for Close Brothers Group (“CBG”) and Close Brothers Limited (“CBL”), its banking subsidiary. 

Close Ventures - New fund launched
Close Ventures launches the Close Enterprise VCT Fund.

Board Change
The board of Close Brothers Group plc announces that Sir David Scholey retired as Chairman of the company at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting today, 1st November 2006.

AGM Trading Update
Speaking at today’s Annual General Meeting, the chairman reported that current trading is broadly in line with a conservative budget.

2006 Annual Results
 

Notice of Results
A meeting of the board will be held on Monday 25th September, 2006.

Appointment of Head of Development for Wealth Management Business
New Head of High Net Worth Business Development to increase market presence.

Appointment of a Non-Executive Director
Bruce Carnegie-Brown joins the Board

Close Expands its Private Client Business
Close Brothers announces significant expansion of its Private Client business with the appointment of 14 portfolio managers

Close Acquires Fortune Group
The asset management division of Close Brothers Group plc, the independent British merchant bank, today announces the acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, of a majority stake in Fortune Group, the London-based hedge fund manager.

2006 Interim Results