RHJ INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Regulated Information RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013 RHJ International announces completion of BHF acquisition — A strategically important and transformational development for the Group Brussels, 27 March 2014 — RHJ International (the "Company" or "RHJI") today issued its results for the year ended 31 December 2013. Key hiRhli2hts 1. BHF acquisition successfully completed on 26 March 2014 • 100% of BHF acquired for a preliminary purchase price of €340 million, which is subject to post-closing adjustments — 91% stake acquired by Kleinwort Benson Group ("KBG") for a cash consideration of €309.4 million. 9% acquired directly by RHJI for €30.6 million equity consideration issued at par. • RHJI has contributed €143.6 million of cash and retains a 65.78% stake in KBG, based on a preliminary valuation of KBG pre-capital increase of €194 million. Including the 9% stake acquired directly, RHJI has an effective interest of 68.9% in BHF. • Acquisition transformational — Pro forma KPIs at 31 December 2013: €51 billion Assets under Management ("AuM"); financial services revenues of approximately €300 million; IFRS net asset value of €774 million2 and a combined Basel III Tier 1 ratio of 16.3%. • Initial analysis indicates potential cost synergy opportunities estimated to be in excess of €20 million through the combination of wealth management back office and IT functions, with additional revenue synergy opportunities currently being validated. • Coupled with the attractive valuation at which the transaction has been executed, these synergies underline the earnings and value accretion of this combination. 2. Results for the year to 31 December 2013 • Kleinwort Benson Wealth Management ("Wealth Management")3 - 14% growth in AuM to £5.9 billion (€7.1 billion). Segment loss of £11.7 million (€13.8 million). Balance sheet strong with a tier 1 capital ratio of 19.8%. • Kleinwort Benson Investors