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At Close Brothers, we are here to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term. This means supporting our colleagues, customers and clients, and the communities and environment in which they operate. It means helping people and businesses unlock their potential and plan for the future with confidence, building relationships that stand the test of time. It also means that we continue to be there for the long term, whatever the economic climate, making decisions that are right for today and for generations to come. Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. What we do Banking Banking provides specialist lending and deposits across three businesses: Commercial offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market; Retail provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and Property offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans. www.closebrothers.com

Backing you to do more We’re Aldermore, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than 15 years. We help people take the next step, whether that’s buying your first home, saving for the future, or planning your next big move. Our award-winning savings accounts and specialist mortgages are designed to work for you, helping you reach your goals with confidence. If you’re a business customer or mortgage intermediary, we’ve got dedicated pages to support you too: Mortgage Intermediaries: www.aldermore.co.uk/mortgages/ Business Finance: www.aldermore.co.uk/business-finance/ Need to get in touch - www.aldermore.co.uk/contact-us/ Aldermore Bank PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 00947662. Registered office: Apex Plaza, Reading, RG1 1AX, GB. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under financial services register number 204503.

We back small businesses with the finance they need to succeed. At Funding Circle, we understand running a business is hard work so we provide a fast, hassle-free experience for businesses looking for finance - with SME experts based in the UK. Over the past ten years, we've been revolutionising SME lending by making it easier than ever to apply for a business loan. With our simple online application small businesses can apply in minutes without the need for interviews or business cases, get a decision in seconds, and funds in their account in typically 48 hours. We've helped over 130,000 businesses access more then £14.5 billion since 2010. And we're not done yet.