Friday 27 May, 2016

Shawbrook Group plc
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Shawbrook Group plc
27 May 2016

Sale of Shawbrook Group plc shares

Shawbrook Group plc (the "Company") was yesterday informed that on 25 May 2016 the Special Opportunities Fund (Guernsey) LP ("SOF"), advised by its investment advisor Pollen Street Capital Limited, sold 13.8 million shares in the Company, representing 5.51% of the Company's issued share capital.  Following the sale, SOF holds, in aggregate, 97,358,600 million shares in the Company, representing 38.87% of the Company's issued share capital.

The sale was made in response to strong institutional demand from a high quality investor looking to consolidate its position as a significant long term investor in the Company.

Enquiries

Dylan Minto

Director, Corporate Strategy

07901 567662

Dylan.minto@shawbrook.co.uk