17th Apr 2007 17:22
Barclays PLC17 April 2007 17th April 2007 BARCLAYS PLC AND ABN AMRO HOLDING N.V. ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD Barclays PLC ("Barclays") and ABN AMRO Holding N.V. ("ABN AMRO") announced todaythat they have extended the exclusivity period to the end of Friday 20th April2007. Barclays and ABN AMRO are in talks regarding a potential combination ofthe two organisations that would create value for both sets of shareholders. The discussions, which seek to incorporate the broad objectives set out on 20thMarch 2007, are progressing, but there can be no certainty that they will leadto a transaction or the form it will take. - ENDS - For further information please contact: Media Relations Stephen Whitehead/Alistair SmithOffice: +44 (0)20 7116 6060/6132Mobile: +44 (0)7775 547576 Investor RelationsJames S JohnsonTelephone: +44 (0)20 7116 2927 Future SEC Filings and this Filing: Important Information In the event that Barclays PLC and ABN AMRO Holding N.V. enter into atransaction, they may be required to file relevant materials with the SEC. Suchdocuments, however, are not currently available. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ ANYDOCUMENTS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE,BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors will be able toobtain a free copy of such filings without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) once such documents are filed with the SEC. Copies of suchdocuments may also be obtained from Barclays PLC and ABN AMRO Holding N.V.,without charge, once they are filed with the SEC. This filing shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of anoffer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in anyjurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful priorto registration or qualification under the securities laws of any suchjurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of aprospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933,as amended. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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