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This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.

It covers the year ended 31 December 2015.

Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:

“In spite of subdued investment markets, 2015 was a strong year for Rathbones with our total funds under management growing by 7.4% to £29.2 billion (2014: £27.2 billion). During the year we took the opportunity to raise £20.0 million of long term subordinated loan notes to support our future growth and we have continued to pursue acquisition opportunities which will increase shareholder value.

Rathbones Group Plc (“the Company”) announces a trading update for the three months ended 30 September 2015.

Philip Howell, Chief Executive of Rathbones Group Plc, said:

“Third quarter net operating income increased 13% compared to a year ago in spite of subdued investment markets. Although our outlook remains cautious in light of recent markets, our agreement in early October to purchase the remaining 80% of the Vision group is an example of the investment we continue to make to take advantage of future growth opportunities.”

Highlights:

• Total funds under management (FUM) were £27.6

I hope that you and your families are keeping well during the difficult circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Last month I wrote to you explaining the steps Rathbones is taking to deal with the situation and how you can continue to keep in touch with us over the coming weeks. As we all continue under a lockdown scenario, and as markets continue to react, I thought I would take this opportunity to update you.

As I trust you are experiencing, we are continuing to deliver Rathbones’ full range of services throughout the outbreak. Your investment manager or other usual Rathbones contact

Each quarter we produce a market review based on the key themes discussed at our Strategic Asset Allocation Committee. This quarter's key themes include:

Paul Stockton, chief executive, said:



“It has been a busy first half for Rathbones as we successfully migrated our largest acquisition to date, underwent a smooth

leadership transition and posted the highest funds under management and administration in our history. Investment

markets look likely to remain volatile in the second half but we retain a cautiously optimistic outlook. The UK wealth

industry continues to present positive opportunities for future growth which we will actively pursue.”

Financial highlights:

• Total funds under management and administration reached a record £49.2