20th Mar 2007 07:01
Barclays PLC20 March 2007 19th March 2007 BARCLAYS PLC Barclays Confirms Exploratory Discussions With ABN AMRO Further to its announcement this morning, Barclays PLC ('Barclays') confirmsthat it is in exclusive preliminary discussions with ABN AMRO Holding N.V. ('ABNAMRO') concerning a potential combination of the two organisations which willcreate value for both sets of shareholders. These discussions are the result ofcareful consideration to create a highly complementary partnership. The talksare at an early and exploratory stage and there can be no certainty that theywill lead to a transaction. A further announcement will be made in due course. - ENDS - Contacts at Barclays: Investor RelationsMark Merson/James S JohnsonOffice: +44 (0)20 7116 5752/2927Mobile: +44 (0)7770 748 771 Media RelationsStephen Whitehead/Alistair SmithOffice: +44 (0)20 7116 6060/6132Mobile: +44 (0)7880 783 532 Future SEC Filings and this Filing: Important InformationIn 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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