4 June 2024

Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC

Completion of Tier 2 Regulatory Capital Loan Facility Renewal

Further to the announcement on 19 December 2023, Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC ("ABG", the "Company" or the "Group") announces today that it has completed the renewal of the private issue of its sub-ordinated loan ("the Loan"), which is classified as Tier 2 for capital purposes, issued on a bilateral basis to P Capital Partners, a Swedish Debt fund.

As part of the renewal, the Loan was also increased by £1,000,000 to £26,000,000 before fees and expenses.  The Loan is expected to mature on 3 June 2034 but can be repaid by ABG after the fifth anniversary. Interest is payable on the Loan at a rate of 7.25% plus SONIA.

The Directors of the Company accept responsibility for the contents of this announcement.

The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the retained EU law version of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (the "UK MAR") which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The information is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of the UK MAR. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

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