Barclays PLC - BCS STOCK NEWS

Barclays has declared a 1-for-4 reverse split for its iPath® Series B S&P 500® VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETNs (VXX) and iPath® Series B S&P 500® VIX Mid-Term Futures™ ETNs (VXZ). The reverse split will be effective from the start of trading on July 24, 2024. On July 9, 2024, the closing indicative values were $10.2926 for VXX and $12.1973 for VXZ. Investors will receive one reverse-split adjusted ETN for every four ETNs held, with cash payments for any remaining odd number of ETNs. Adjusted ETNs will trade under the same ticker symbols but with new CUSIPs.

On June 26, 2024, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) published the results of its annual bank stress tests. Barclays US , the US intermediate holding company of Barclays PLC, successfully maintained capital ratios above the regulatory minimums across all nine quarters of the test. Additionally, Barclays US has released its own assessment under the hypothetical severely adverse scenario set by the FRB. The detailed report is available on the Barclays website.

Barclays Bank PLC announced on December 7, 2023, its decision to redeem in full 18 series of iPath® ETNs on June 28, 2024. The affected ETNs include various commodity, currency, and financial index-linked notes. The redemption will occur after a cash tender offer and consent solicitation, amending the indenture for each ETN series. The redemption date is June 28, 2024, and the valuation date is June 21, 2024. Holders can either wait for redemption or sell their ETNs earlier. The redemption will be based on the Closing Indicative Note Value calculated on the valuation date. Investors are advised to consider the inherent risks of ETNs, which lack principal protection and are riskier than ordinary debt securities.

Barclays Bank PLC announced the results of its cash tender offers and consent solicitations for specific exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The offers for 'Expired Series' have accepted validly tendered notes and met all conditions by June 5, 2024, with settlements scheduled for June 12, 2024. The total purchase price for these notes is specified, with examples including $2,763,390 for iPath Global Carbon ETN and $2,347,885 for iPath Bloomberg Agriculture Subindex Total Return ETN. Additionally, the 'Extended Series' offers have been extended to July 31, 2024, with amended purchase prices. The purchase prices may be lower than the trading prices on the expiration date. The issuer reserves the right to amend or terminate the offers based on market conditions.

Barclays has announced the appointment of Alexander Altmann as Managing Director and Global Head of Equities Tactical Strategies. Mr. Altmann will start in June and will be based in New York, reporting to Ronnie Wexler. In this new role, he will be responsible for generating thematic ideas to capture market opportunities across Equities and Global Markets. Mr. Altmann brings nearly two decades of experience, having previously worked at Millennium Capital Management, Citigroup, Royal Bank of Scotland, and JPMorgan. Barclays expects this appointment to deepen client relationships and enhance market content delivery.

Barclays has appointed David King as Global Head of Technology M&A. With 25 years of investment banking experience, King brings deep client relationships and industry knowledge. Based in San Francisco, he will report to Ihsan Essaid, Global Head of M&A, and collaborate with Kristin Roth DeClark, Global Head of Technology Investment Banking. King transitions from Bank of America, where he led TMT M&A, having advised on over $300bn in transactions. His expertise spans software, hardware, semiconductors, and the internet. Recent major deals include advising Intel, Amazon, Alphabet, and Cisco. Barclays emphasizes the importance of technology in its M&A strategy, with King’s appointment reflecting its commitment to leadership and client service in the sector.

Barclays Bank PLC has announced an increase in the Purchase Price for certain series of its exchange-traded notes (ETNs) as part of ongoing cash tender offers and consent solicitations. The new Purchase Prices exceed the Closing Indicative Note Values as of May 20, 2024, for several ETNs, including iPath Global Carbon ETN (GRNTF) and iPath Bloomberg Agriculture ETN (JJATF). The expiration date for these offers remains June 5, 2024, with payments due on June 12, 2024. Noteholders who have already tendered their notes need not take further action.

Barclays Bank PLC announced a change to the Coupon Ex-Date for its iPath® Select MLP ETNs (ticker: ATMP) effective May 28, 2024. The new definition aligns the Coupon Ex-Date with the Coupon Record Date to the ninth business day after each Coupon Valuation Date. This adjustment follows SEC amendments to shorten the securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1. The ETNs are traded on the CBOE BZX Exchange and carry significant risks, including the lack of principal protection.