Immediate release                                                                                                       6 April 2011

 Arden Partners plc

("Arden" or the "Company")

AGM statement

Trading for the first five months of the year has been satisfactory and whilst there is currently a good corporate finance pipeline its delivery will be dependent on market conditions.  At the current time the Directors are confident of meeting market expectations.

The Directors are pleased to announce further senior hires in line with its strategy to offer a continuing high quality service to clients whilst growing the business profitably.  The appointment of John Goold, who has returned to Arden as Head of Equity Sales, has further strengthened relationships with both institutional and corporate clients.  Jim Reed-Daunter is now working on the development of our Indian business alongside Jonathan Keeling.

The Balance Sheet remains strong and tight control of overheads should enable the Company to pursue further growth opportunities.

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Arden Partners plc                                                                                                     020 7614 5900

Jonathan Keeling - Chief Executive Officer

Trevor Norris - Group Finance Director

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Phil Adams / Sam Fuller

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Mark Edwards / James Strong