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Shareholder returns The Board’s first priority is to drive
Governance We were delighted with the appointment of Andrea Montague as CEO on 1 October 2024, having served as the CEO Designate since 1 July 2024 and, prior to that, CFO since 2023. Since joining, Andrea has set out ambitious growth plans, launching a new strategy and overseeing the transformation of the Group into the UK-focused wealth manager. On 1 November, Katherine Jones was appointed as CFO and joined Brooks Macdonald from Phoenix Group where she served as the Group Finance Director. The Board has been pleased with the pace of change in the execution of the strategy driven by Andrea, Katherine and the wider Executive team. People and culture In 2026, Brooks Macdonald will mark 35 years of serving clients in wealth management. Independent, and financially strong, we serve clients throughout their lives, thanks to the depth and breadth of our product offerings. I remain impressed by our colleagues in towns and cities across the UK who deliver a personalised service working with IFAs and directly with our financial planning clients, supported by the aim to deliver strong investment performance across different risk profiles.
We remain committed to diversity and inclusion with 43% of our Board Directors now being women. Our commitment is further reflected in our alignment with the Women in Finance Charter, and our increased target of 38% female representation in leadership by 2026. We became a member of the 30% Club as a further demonstration of our commitment to drive gender diversity and representation at senior levels. Our Brooks Financial Academy develops Chartered Financial Planners to develop the next generation of quality IFAs. Looking ahead Following a period of substantial change, Brooks Macdonald is well positioned for growth. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank all our colleagues, our CEO, Andrea Montague and her Executive Committee for their continued commitment to our Company and our clients. I am grateful to our shareholders for their ongoing support for Brooks Macdonald.
Annual General Meeting Shareholders are invited to participate in the AGM, and will have the opportunity to put questions to the Board directly, or email them in advance of the meeting. The AGM will take place on 28 October 2025 and will be held at our London head office. Details of all resolutions to be proposed at the 2025 AGM will be set out in the Notice of AGM, which will be published ahead of the meeting.
shareholder value and growth as this benefits all stakeholders. We remain committed to our progressive dividend policy, recommending a final dividend of 51.0 pence per share (2024: 49.0 pence), resulting in total dividend for the year of 81.0 pence per share (2024: 78.0 pence). This represents an increase of 3.8% and reflects the Board’s confidence in the Group’s balance sheet and medium-term prospects. If approved at the annual general meeting (“AGM”), the final dividend will be paid on 4 November 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 September 2025. In addition, having considered the strength of the balance sheet and the levels of surplus capital available, the Board decided to deploy the Group’s first ever share buyback programme of up to £10 million, which commenced in January.
Maarten Slendebroek Chair 3 September 2025
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Brooks Macdonald Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025
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