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Close Brothers Group plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Mar 17, 2026 Close Brothers Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Mar 17, 2026 공시 • Dec 02
Marex Group plc (NasdaqGS:MRX) completed the acquisition of Winterflood Securities Ltd. from Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG). Marex Group plc (NasdaqGS:MRX) agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities Ltd. from Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) for approximately £100 million on July 25, 2025. Under the terms of the Transaction, the consideration payable to Close Brothers comprises cash consideration of approximately £103.9 million payable by Marex to Close Brothers on completion, based on April 30, 2025 financials, and a pound for pound adjustment for movements in the tangible net asset value of Winterflood between April 30, 2025 and completion. The acquisition is expected to enhance Marex’s existing UK cash equities business, consistent with its strategy to bring new clients and new capabilities onto its platform and diversify earnings. Winterflood Securities Ltd suffered a GBP1.7 million operating loss in financial 2024.
The transaction is subject to obtaining approval from the Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority(FINRA). A break fee is payable by Marex in the event that FCA approval for the transaction is not received. The transaction is expected to close in early 2026.
Rahul Luthra, Sam Small, Benjamin Crystal of UBS Investment Bank acted as financial advisor for Close Brothers Group plc. Slaughter and May acted as legal advisor for Close Brothers Group plc.
Marex Group plc (NasdaqGS:MRX) completed the acquisition of Winterflood Securities Ltd. from Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) on December 1, 2025. 공시 • Oct 06
Close Brothers Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2025 Close Brothers Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2025. Location: 10 crown place, ec2a 4ft, london United Kingdom 공시 • Oct 02
Close Brothers Group plc Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending July 31, 2026 Close Brothers Group plc provided group earnings guidance for the full year ending July 31, 2026. The company expected operating loss from Group (central functions) to be £50 million in the 2026 financial year, reflecting a reduction in legal and professional fees. In the 2026 financial year, the company expected the net interest margin to be slightly lower than 7%, reflecting loan book mix impacts. 공시 • Aug 30
Close Brothers Group plc Appoints Fiona McCarthy as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors, Effective from 29 August 2025 Close Brothers Group plc announced the appointment of Fiona McCarthy as an executive member of the Board of Directors, with effect from 29 August 2025. Following Mike Morgan's appointment to Group Chief Executive, Fiona was appointed as Chief Finance Officer of the group in January 2025 and is also a member of the Group Executive Committee. She will retain these responsibilities as part of her new role as an executive director. Fiona joined the group in 2019 as the Financial Planning and Analysis Director and has over 30 years' experience in financial services across the retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking sectors. Prior to joining Close Brothers, Fiona held a number of senior finance roles at UBS and Natwest, most recently as interim Chief Finance Officer for the global investment bank of UBS. 공시 • Aug 20
Close Brothers Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Sep 23, 2025 Close Brothers Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Sep 23, 2025 공시 • Jul 25
Marex Group plc (NasdaqGS:MRX) agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities Ltd. from Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) for approximately £100 million. Marex Group plc (NasdaqGS:MRX) agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities Ltd. from Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) for approximately £100 million on July 25, 2025. Under the terms of the Transaction, the consideration payable to Close Brothers comprises cash consideration of approximately £103.9 million payable by Marex to Close Brothers on completion, based on April 30, 2025 financials, and a pound for pound adjustment for movements in the tangible net asset value of Winterflood between April 30, 2025 and completion. The acquisition is expected to enhance Marex’s existing UK cash equities business, consistent with its strategy to bring new clients and new capabilities onto its platform and diversify earnings. Winterflood Securities Ltd suffered a GBP1.7 million operating loss in financial 2024.
The transaction is subject to obtaining approval from the Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority(FINRA). A break fee is payable by Marex in the event that FCA approval for the transaction is not received.
The transaction is expected to close in early 2026.
Rahul Luthra, Sam Small, Benjamin Crystal of UBS Investment Bank acted as financial advisor for Close Brothers Group plc. Slaughter and May acted as legal advisor for Close Brothers Group plc. 공시 • Feb 15
Close Brothers Group plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Mar 18, 2025 Close Brothers Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Mar 18, 2025 공시 • Sep 16
Adrian Sainsbury, Group Chief Executive Takes Temporary Medical Leave of Absence from the Business of Close Brothers Group plc Close Brothers Group plc announced that Adrian Sainsbury, Group Chief Executive, has taken a temporary medical leave of absence from the business. The group has put in place robust temporary cover arrangements to ensure continuity in the delivery of the group's strategy during this period. Mike Morgan, Group Finance Director, will assume Adrian's principal responsibilities supported by the Chairman, Mike Biggs, and members of the senior management team. 공시 • Jun 26
Close Brothers Group plc Announces Board Committee Changes, Effective from 1 August 2024 Close Brothers Group plc ("Close Brothers") announced that Kari Hale has been appointed a member of the Nomination & Governance Committee with immediate effect and Patricia Halliday has been appointed a member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 August 2024. 공시 • Feb 16
Close Brothers Group plc Announces Peter Duffy Decides to Step Down as Director The Board of Close Brothers Group plc announced that Peter Duffy, Non-Executive Director, has decided to step down as a Director of the Company with effect from 15 February 2024, in order to focus on his other current commitments. Peter Duffy is a member of the Company's Risk, Remuneration, and Nomination and Governance Committees. 공시 • Dec 05
Close Brothers Group plc Appoints Phil Hooper as Chief Executive of Close Brothers' Property Finance Business Pluto Finance's Phil Hooper will become the new chief executive of Close Brothers' Property Finance business, as Frank Pennal announces his retirement.Pennal, who has been at the helm of the lender for almost two decades, will step down in January 2024. He joined the business as a director in 1997, and was promoted to chief executive in 2005. The group's property business, which also includes Commercial Acceptances and Close Brothers Bridging Finance, was a team of five with a loan book of £40m when Pennal joined. It has since grown to more than 100 employees, is currently funding 7,100 new homes and has a UK-wide loan book of £1.7bn as at 31 July. Prior to that he spent 36 years at NatWest, holding a number of senior positions, including head of real estate finance, managing the bank’s £30bn UK real estate loan book. He has been working with Close Brothers since September to ensure a smooth handover, and will be supported in the role by Close Brothers Property Finance managing director Rowland Thomas. 공시 • Sep 21
Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) signed an agreement to acquire Bluestone Motor Finance (Ireland) Designated Activity Company. Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) signed an agreement to acquire Bluestone Motor Finance (Ireland) Designated Activity Company on September 20, 2023. The transaction is all cash deal. The transaction is expected to complete in Q4 2023. 공시 • Jul 24
Close Brothers Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Sep 26, 2023 Close Brothers Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Sep 26, 2023 공시 • Jul 13
Close Brothers Plans to Sell Wealth Unit Close Brothers Group plc (LSE:CBG) is said to be planning to sell its wealth management unit. The British merchant bank is seeking options for its wealth-management arm, including a potential sale. The sale could fetch around GBP 300 million for the firm. 공시 • Jan 28
Close Brothers Group plc Announces Board Committee Changes Close Brothers Group plc announces that Peter Duffy and Tracey Graham have been appointed as members of the Nomination & Governance Committee with immediate effect. 
