Bank of America Corporation has notified Close Brothers Group PLC of an increase in its voting rights. As of April 9, 2024, Bank of America Corporation holds 7.918761% of voting rights in Close Brothers Group PLC, up from the previous 10.211545%. This increase is attributed to both direct voting rights and financial instruments. Bank of America Corporation holds 1.324244% of voting rights through shares and 6.594517% through financial instruments.

The details of the financial instruments held by Bank of America Corporation include the right to recall, physical swaps, and swaps with similar economic effects. These financial instruments contribute to the total voting rights held by Bank of America Corporation, amounting to 7.918761% of the voting rights in Close Brothers Group PLC.

The notification also includes the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities. Bank of America Corporation's controlled undertakings, such as Bank of America, National Association, Managed Account Advisors, LLC, Merrill Lynch International, and BofA Securities Europe SA, collectively hold voting rights and financial instruments in Close Brothers Group PLC.

This notification was completed on April 10, 2024, by Bank of America Corporation.