

| CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC | 28/10/2004 AGM | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive the report and accounts | Abstain |
| 2 | Approve the directors' remuneration report | Oppose |
| 3 | Declare a dividend | For |
| 4a | Re-elect Mr Paterson | For |
| 4b | Re-elect Mr Pusinelli | For |
| 4c | Re-elect Sir David Scholey | For |
| 4d | Re-elect Mr Williams | For |
| 5 | Appoint the auditors | Oppose |
| 6 | Authorise the directors to fix the auditors' remuneration | For |
| 7 | Authorise market purchases | For |
| 8 | Issue shares with pre-emption rights | For |
| 9 | Issue shares for cash | For |
| 10 | Approve the Close Brothers Group plc 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan | Oppose |