Statement re. Press Comment

RNS Number : 3871Q

Barclays PLC

29 February 2016

 

28 February 2016

Barclays PLC

 
Barclays PLC notes the recent press speculation regarding a potential sale of its shareholding in Barclays Africa Group Limited ("BAGL").

The Board continues to evaluate its strategic options in relation to its BAGL shareholding and expects to update the market at the time of its 2015 Full Year Results Announcement on 1 March 2016.

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About Barclays

Barclays is an international financial services provider engaged in personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management with an extensive presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays' purpose is to help people achieve their ambitions - in the right way.

With 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs over 130,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.home.barclays

 

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