15 September 2008
BARCLAYS PLC
Investor seminar postponed
Barclays proposed seminar on its Investment Banking and Investment Management businesses, scheduled for Monday 15 September 2008 in London and Tuesday 16 September 2008 in New York, has been postponed and will be re-arranged.
Our decision to postpone is driven by developments related to Lehman Brothers over the weekend. We confirm that Barclays considered a combination with Lehman Brothers and did not proceed because it was not possible to conclude a transaction in the best interests of Barclays shareholders.
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For further information please contact:
Investor Relations Media Relations
Mark Merson Alistair Smith
+44 (0) 20 7116 5752 +44 (0) 20 7116 6132
John McIvor Leigh Bruce
+44 (0) 20 7116 2929 +44 (0) 20 7773 7371
About Barclays
Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 147,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for over 42 million customers and clients worldwide. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com