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Press Release


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Publication of Response Memorandum to Mandatory Public Takeover Bid Launched by Oddo et Cie SCA


Brussels, 26 January 2016 - BHF Kleinwort Benson Group (the "Company") announces that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has today published its response memorandum in respect of the mandatory public takeover bid (the "Counterbid") launched by Oddo et Cie SCA, after the Company obtained the approval by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority. The Board assessed the Counterbid with its independent advisers and unanimously resolved to recommend it to its shareholders.


The response memorandum can be accessed using the following link: http://www.bhfkleinwortbenson.com/investor-information/mandatory-counterbid-by-oddo-et-cie-sca.

Hard copies can be obtained, free of charge, at the registered office of the Company or by sending an e-mail request to investor-relations@bhfkleinwortbenson.com.


Contacts


For more information, please contact :

Tel : +32 (0)2 643 60 10

E-mail : investor-relations@bhfkleinwortbenson.com


About BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA


BHF Kleinwort Benson (Euronext: BHFKB) is a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Belgium, having its registered office at Avenue Louise 326, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. BHF Kleinwort Benson is a merchant bank with principal activities in private banking, asset management and financial markets & corporates.


For further information visit: www.BHFKleinwortBenson.com



Press Release 26 January 2016

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