Charles Stanley : Block Listing Announcement 2018

CHARLES STANLEY GROUP PLC

(the "Company")

BLOCK LISTING APPLICATION

The Company today announces that an application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 68,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each to be admitted to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange.

The block listing relates to ordinary shares which will be allotted from time to time in accordance with the exercise of options under the Company's Save As You Earn Scheme. The shares will rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company and it is anticipated that the block listing will be admitted on Friday 19 January 2018.

Julie Ung

Company Secretary 17 January 2018

Charles Stanley Group PLC LEI: 213800LBSEGKE5MCYC90

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Charles Stanley traces its origins to 1792 and is one of the oldest firms on the London Stock Exchange. Charles Stanley today provides holistic wealth management services to private clients, charities and smaller institutions. These are delivered by over 450 professionals located in 22 offices throughout the UK, both direct to clients and to intermediaries. Our services include investment portfolio management and financial planning, supported by in-house administration and custody for investment portfolios, SIPPs and ISAs to enhance the quality of service provided. In addition, Charles Stanley Direct provides an award winning direct to customer Execution-only dealing platform for equities and funds.