Charles Stanley Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013

Charles Stanley Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based wealth management services company. The Company operates through three segments: Investment Management Services, Financial Planning Services and Central Financial Services. The Investment Management Services offers personal discretionary, advisory, and broker-led Execution-only services to private clients, trusts, charities, and companies. Its client includes financial advisers, defined benefit pension schemes, and institutional investors. The Financial Planning Services provide advice to the clients to plan and structure their wealth. The Central Financial Services include asset management serving retail and institutional intermediary markets and online investing via Charles Stanley Direct. The Company provides professional managed services, which includes bespoke investment service, foundation portfolio service, and advisory investment service.