Slaughter and May advised Close Brothers Limited, the banking division of Close Brothers Group plc, on the issue of £300 million 3.875% senior unsecured bonds due 2021 from the Close Brothers Finance plc £1 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. The bonds are listed and traded on the Regulated Market of the London Stock Exchange and guaranteed by Close Brothers Limited.

The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, HSBC Bank plc and Lloyds Bank plc acted as Joint Lead Managers.

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Financing: Miranda Leung (partner), Hector Kociak (associate)