

| CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC | 01/11/2007 AGM | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive the Annual Report | Oppose |
| 2 | Approve the Remuneration Report | Oppose |
| 3 | Approve the dividend | For |
| 4 | Approve the Special Dividend | For |
| 5a | Elect RD Kent. | For |
| 5b | Elect DGJ Paterson | For |
| 5c | Elect DC Psuinelli | For |
| 6 | Appoint the auditors | For |
| 7 | Allow the board to determine the auditors remuneration | For |
| 8 | Authorise Share Repurchase | For |
| 9 | Issue shares with pre-emption rights | For |
| 10 | Issue shares for cash | For |