Possible equity capital raising

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Barclays PLC

29 July 2013

 



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29 July 2013

Barclays PLC

Statement regarding possible equity capital raising

Barclays PLC ("Barclays") notes the media speculation about a possible equity capital raising.

Barclays has been in discussions with the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) regarding its financial and capital management plans. Barclays will update the market alongside its Interim results on Tuesday 30 July.

For further information please contact:

Investor Relations Charlie Rozes [phone]

Media Relations Giles Croot [phone]

About Barclays

Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. For more information, please visit the Barclays website: http://www.Barclays.com.

 

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