The Trustees of the Scheme, hereby give notice pursuant to Section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925 that the Scheme is being wound up.

Any creditor or beneficiary of the Scheme or any other person who believes that they have claim against, or entitlement to any benefit from, or interest in the Scheme is requested to send details of their claim no later than two months from the date of this notice to:

Hoare’s Bank Pension Trustees Limited

37 Fleet Street, London, EC4P 4DQ

Email: HoaresBankAdmin@lcp.uk.com

Please quote the name of the Scheme in all correspondence. If you are seeking to claim an entitlement you should provide details of your full name, address, date of birth, national insurance number, any relevant documentation supporting your claim and if applicable, when you worked for the Bank.

Following the expiry of two months from the date of this notice, the Trustee will proceed to wind up the Scheme and secure benefits for any remaining beneficiaries, having regard only to those persons of whose claims and entitlements the Trustee has prior notice. The Trustee will not be liable to any other person claiming an entitlement who has failed to notify the Trustee before the expiry of this two-month period.

Any person who has been contacted by the Trustee at their current address or has already made a claim and received a response need not re-apply to the Trustee.

Issued on behalf of the Trustees of the Hoare’s Bank Pension Scheme on 14 October 2024.