Investors in Barclays ADRs and Barclays Ordinary Shares may be Entitled to Payment from an SEC Fair Fund

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Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) has announced the establishment of a Fair Fund for investors who purchased Barclays ADRs or ordinary shares between June 26, 2019, and March 27, 2022. The SEC-authorized fund will compensate eligible investors through a two-stage allocation process, first prioritizing ADR holders and then ordinary shareholders.

Eligible investors must submit their Proof of Claim Form through BarclaysFairFund.com by November 29, 2025. Distribution payments will be calculated based on recognized losses, with a minimum distribution threshold of $25. The payment amount will be adjusted for any prior compensation received from other sources and may include reasonable interest.

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SEC Fair Fund announcement enables affected Barclays investors to claim compensation for undisclosed misconduct between 2019-2022.

The SEC has established a Fair Fund to compensate investors who purchased Barclays ADRs (NYSE: BCS) or ordinary shares (LSE: BARC) between June 26, 2019, and March 27, 2022. This compensation mechanism stems from an SEC administrative proceeding (File No. 3-21181) against Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC, suggesting the regulator found violations warranting investor restitution.

The distribution process follows a two-tier allocation approach: first compensating investors with recognized losses on ADRs, then distributing any remaining funds to investors with losses on ordinary shares. Distribution amounts will be proportional to investors' calculated losses, with a $25 minimum threshold for eligibility. Importantly, any compensation already received through other means (like class action settlements) will be deducted from eligible payment amounts.

While the press release doesn't detail the specific misconduct, the establishment of a Fair Fund indicates the SEC determined Barclays violated securities regulations, causing quantifiable investor harm. The claim submission deadline is November 29, 2025, giving affected investors approximately eight weeks to file documentation proving their eligible transactions through the BarclaysFairFund.com portal.

This development represents the conclusion of regulatory proceedings and provides a partial remedy for affected investors, though compensation typically covers only a fraction of actual investor losses in such cases. The existence of this Fair Fund serves as another reminder of the compliance challenges large financial institutions continue to face in meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining transparent investor communications.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued regarding the Barclays Fair Fund.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION   In the Matter of Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC,       Respondents.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING         File No. 3-21181

Barclays Fair Fund
SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION PLAN NOTICE 
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission authorized this Notice.
This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

Who is Eligible to Participate in the Fair Fund?

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Barclays American Depository Receipts ("ADRs") traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BCS and/or Barclays ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol BARC between June 26, 2019, and March 27, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Relevant Period"), you may be entitled to receive a Distribution Payment from the Barclays Fair Fund, created in the captioned proceedings (the "Fair Fund"), subject to other provisions of the Plan. 

The administration of the Fair Fund is governed by the Plan of Distribution (the "Plan") approved by the Commission on August 1, 2025. A copy of the Plan, which contains a description of eligibility and other conditions of participation, is available at BarclaysFairFund.com.

Determination of Recognized Claims

The amount of compensation shall be determined in accordance with the Plan of Allocation. Each Eligible Claimant's Recognized Loss is determined by the calculations outlined in the Plan of Allocation. The Fair Fund will be allocated to harmed investors in two stages: first to investors who suffered Recognized Losses on Barclays ADRs, and then, from any remaining funds to investors who suffered Recognized Losses on Barclays ordinary shares. 

Further, if the Net Available Fair Fund is less than the sum of the Recognized Losses of all Eligible Claimants, each Eligible Claimant's distribution amount will equal his, her or its "Pro Rata Percentage" of the Net Available Fair Fund. If an Eligible Claimant's Pro Rata Percentage is less than the Minimum Distribution Amount of $25 for either Security, that Eligible Claimant will be deemed ineligible to receive a Distribution Payment for that Security. Further, an Eligible Claimant's distribution amount will be no larger than his, her, or its Recognized Loss minus the amount of any compensation for the loss that resulted from the conduct described in the Order that was received from another source (e.g., class action settlement), to the extent known by the Fund Administrator ("Prior Recovery"), plus any Reasonable Interest awarded. That is, the distribution amount will be capped at the Recognized Loss less the Prior Recovery, plus any Reasonable Interest awarded.

How to Participate

If you believe you are potentially an Eligible Claimant and would like to participate, you must file your Proof of Claim Form via the online claim filing portal available at BarclaysFairFund.com on or before the Claims Bar Date referenced below. A paper Proof of Claim Form will be made available upon request. When submitting a claim, you must also include acceptable supporting documentation to confirm your transactions in the Securities.

Claim Filing Deadline : November 29, 2025

Website :	BarclaysFairFund.com
Email :	info@BarclaysFairFund.com
Phone :	United States:1-888-663-7195 United Kingdom:(0) 808-304-8623
Address :	Barclays Fair Fund c/o KCC Class Action Services Fund Administrator  P.O. Box 301175 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1175 U.S.A.

This Notice provides only summary information regarding the Barclays Fair Fund. We strongly recommend that you consult the documentation found on BarclaysFairFund.com in its entirety.

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FAQ

Who is eligible for the Barclays (BCS) Fair Fund compensation?

Investors who purchased Barclays ADRs (NYSE:BCS) or ordinary shares (LSE:BARC) between June 26, 2019, and March 27, 2022 may be eligible for compensation, subject to certain conditions outlined in the Plan.

What is the deadline to file a claim for the Barclays Fair Fund?

The Claims Bar Date is November 29, 2025. Claims must be submitted through the online portal at BarclaysFairFund.com or via paper form by this deadline.

How will the Barclays Fair Fund payments be distributed?

The fund will be distributed in two stages: first to investors with recognized losses on Barclays ADRs, then to investors with losses on ordinary shares. Payments must exceed the $25 minimum threshold and will be adjusted for any prior compensation received.

Where can Barclays investors submit their Fair Fund claims?

Claims can be submitted online at BarclaysFairFund.com or by requesting a paper Proof of Claim Form. Supporting documentation confirming securities transactions must be included.

What documentation is needed for a Barclays Fair Fund claim?

Investors must submit a completed Proof of Claim Form along with acceptable supporting documentation that confirms their transactions in Barclays securities during the relevant period.