For Immediate Release                                                                                                           13 March 2012

Arden Partners plc ("Arden Partners")

Arden Partners strengthens the team

Arden Partners, the institutional stockbroker, is pleased to announce the recruitment of Adam Forsyth as a research director, specialising in Utilities, which extends coverage and distribution going forward, in this key sector for the business. Previously with Teathers/Landsbanki and more recently with Matrix Corporate Capital, Adam is an Extel ranked analyst.

This follows the recent appointment of Ed Walsh to the sales desk. Ed joined from Altium Capital where he was Head of Sales.

Chief Executive Jonathan Keeling commented:

"We have known Ed and Adam for many years and I am delighted at these senior hires for the firm. We at Arden Partners are seeing significant opportunities and are committed to providing the best possible service to our investment and corporate clients."

ENDS

For further Information, contact :

Arden Partners plc                                                                                                     020 7614 5900

Jonathan Keeling - Chief Executive Officer

Buchanan                                                                                                                    020 7466 5000

Mark Edwards