Arden Partners : Launch of Arden Wealth Management

Arden Partners plc ('Arden' or the 'Company')

Launch of Arden Wealth Management Limited

Arden (AIM:ARDN) is pleased to announce the launch of Arden Wealth Management Limited, its new wholly owned and FCA approved wealth management subsidiary (trading as Arden Wealth) and the creation of a new wealth management division within the Arden group.

Arden Wealth has been established to deliver bespoke discretionary portfolio management services to private individuals who wish to receive a truly personal, tailored service. Its range of services include financial planning and so will provide access to ISAs and IHT portfolios and advice on pensions, including SIPPs and protection. The Arden Wealth website is https://www.arden-partners.com/our-services/wealth-management/.

Henry Algeo, a former director of Brewin Dolphin plc, has been appointed as Head of the Wealth Management Division to develop Arden Wealth.

James Reed-Daunter, Executive Director of Arden commented 'This will present a great opportunity for Wealth Managers who wish to work in a smaller company environment to develop their careers and look after their clients in a truly bespoke manner.'

Donald Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Arden, said 'I am delighted that we have secured authorisation from the FCA to launch Arden Wealth. We see wealth management as an exciting growth opportunity for Arden and look forward to actively developing this new division.'

The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

For further information please contact:

Arden Partners plc GCA Altium Limited (Nominated Adviser)

[phone] Donald Brown James Reed-Daunter Steve Douglas [phone] Sam Fuller Tim Richardson