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Barclays PLC (BCS) investors approve all AGM resolutions and board reappointments

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Barclays PLC reported that all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting were approved by shareholders. Key items included receiving the 2025 directors’ and auditors’ reports, approving the 2025 remuneration report, and reappointing all named directors and KPMG LLP as auditors.

Shareholders renewed authorities for the board to allot shares and equity securities, including in relation to contingent Equity Conversion Notes, and to conduct limited non-pre‑emptive issues and sales of treasury shares. They also authorised share repurchases, political donations and shorter notice periods for general meetings. Turnout on the poll was about 70% of the issued share register, with most resolutions receiving more than 95% of votes cast in favour. As of the AGM record time, there were 13,634,596,267 ordinary shares in issue.

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Reports & accounts approval 9,526,837,043 votes For (99.26%) Resolution 1, year ended 31 December 2025
Remuneration report approval 9,244,124,718 votes For (95.95%) Resolution 2, year ended 31 December 2025
Director reappointment support 9,609,928,689 votes For (99.73%) Resolution 13, C.S. Venkatakrishnan
Auditor reappointment 9,619,612,185 votes For (99.84%) Resolution 15, KPMG LLP
Political donations authority 9,523,016,819 votes For (98.93%) Resolution 17, political donations and expenditure
Share allotment authority 9,018,769,204 votes For (93.62%) Resolution 18, allotment of shares and equity securities
Shares in issue 13,634,596,267 shares Ordinary shares in issue at 5 May 2026 record time
Turnout indicator 70.66% of issued share register Typical total votes cast percentage across resolutions
contingent Equity Conversion Notes financial
"To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities in relation to the issuance of contingent Equity Conversion Notes."
special resolution regulatory
"** Special Resolution As at 6.30pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026..."
A special resolution is a formal shareholder vote that requires a higher-than-normal majority—typically around three-quarters—to approve major corporate changes, such as altering the company’s governing rules, selling the business, or winding it up. It matters to investors because it signals decisive, potentially value-altering actions that cannot be passed by a simple majority; think of it as needing extra votes to change the rules of a club, so minority interests are harder to override.
treasury shares financial
"sell treasury shares other than on a pro rata basis to shareholders..."
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
National Storage Mechanism regulatory
"submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection"
A national storage mechanism is an official, centralized electronic repository where companies and regulators file and keep required corporate documents such as prospectuses, financial statements and regulatory disclosures. For investors it is the authoritative public source to find and verify key papers — like using a government-run public archive or filing cabinet — so you can check the original documents for due diligence, compliance and to confirm claims made in news or marketing.
political donations financial
"To authorise the Company and its subsidiaries to make political donations and incur political expenditure."

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
May 07, 2026
 
Barclays PLC
(Name of Registrant)
 
1 Churchill Place
London E14 5HP
England
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
 
This Report on Form 6-K is filed by Barclays PLC.
 
This Report comprises:
 
Information given to The London Stock Exchange and furnished pursuant to
General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K.
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
BARCLAYS PLC
 
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: May 07, 2026
 
 
 
By: /s/ Garth Wright
--------------------------------
 
Garth Wright
 
Assistant Secretary
 

 
7 May 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Results of Annual General Meeting
 
 
The Barclays PLC (the 'Company') Annual General Meeting ('AGM') was held earlier today. A poll was held on each of the resolutions proposed and the results of the poll are set out below. All resolutions were passed.
 
RESOLUTIONS
Number of votes cast "For" the Resolution
% of votes cast "For" the Resolution
Number of votes cast "Against" the Resolution
% of votes cast "Against" the Resolution 
Number of votes Withheld*
Total votes cast as % of Issued Share Register
1.    
To receive the reports of the Directors and Auditors and the audited accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025.
9,526,837,043
99.26
71,101,132
0.74
48,623,716
70.39%
2.    
To approve the Remuneration report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
9,244,124,718
95.95
390,601,576
4.05
11,833,792
70.66%
3.    
That Robert Berry be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,606,080,197
99.72
26,921,134
0.28
13,395,700
70.65%
4.    
That Anna Cross be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,582,281,193
99.46
52,345,026
0.54
11,929,369
70.66%
5.    
That Dawn Fitzpatrick be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,607,402,782
99.73
25,875,536
0.27
13,118,717
70.65%
6.    
That Brian Gilvary be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,417,284,882
97.75
216,345,315
2.25
12,766,834
70.66%
7.    
That Nigel Higgins be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,286,913,352
96.41
346,309,749
3.59
13,337,985
70.65%
8.    
That Sir John Kingman be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,608,433,718
99.74
24,922,235
0.26
13,041,082
70.65%
9.    
That Diony Lebot be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,609,169,646
99.75
24,390,881
0.25
12,995,065
70.66%
10.  
That Mary Mack be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,609,449,653
99.75
23,816,334
0.25
13,131,048
70.65%
11.  
That Marc Moses be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,609,258,619
99.75
23,760,784
0.25
13,377,632
70.65%
12.  
That Brian Shea be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,589,302,891
99.56
42,348,091
0.44
14,904,610
70.64%
13.  
That C.S. Venkatakrishnan be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,609,928,689
99.73
26,000,220
0.27
10,473,620
70.67%
14.  
That Julia Wilson be reappointed a Director of the Company.
9,477,113,089
98.37
156,628,836
1.63
12,655,110
70.66%
15.  
To reappoint KPMG LLP as Auditors.
9,619,612,185
99.84
15,194,126
0.16
11,590,958
70.66%
16.  
To authorise the Board Audit Committee to set the remuneration of the Auditors.
9,609,785,243
99.74
25,481,714
0.26
11,135,572
70.67%
17.  
To authorise the Company and its subsidiaries to make political donations and incur political expenditure.
9,523,016,819
98.93
103,198,364
1.07
20,346,898
70.60%
18.  
To authorise the Directors to allot shares and equity securities.
9,018,769,204
93.62
614,647,590
6.38
12,981,652
70.65%
19.  
To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities for cash and/or sell treasury shares other than on a pro rata basis to shareholders of no more than 5% of issued share capital.**
9,367,168,819 
97.23
266,578,437
2.77
12,655,273
70.66%
20.  
To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities for cash and/or sell treasury shares other than on a pro rata basis to shareholders of no more than 5% of issued share capital in connection with an acquisition or specified capital investment.**
9,366,954,871
97.24
265,997,261
2.76
13,450,393
70.65%
21.  
To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities in relation to the issuance of contingent Equity Conversion Notes.
9,594,737,766
99.60
38,214,942
0.40
13,449,817
70.65%
22.  
To authorise the Directors to allot equity securities for cash other than on a pro rata basis to shareholders in relation to the issuance of contingent Equity Conversion Notes.**
9,414,748,928
97.74
218,037,405
2.26
13,617,978
70.65%
23.  
To authorise the Company to purchase its own shares.**
9,600,855,825
99.75
23,646,744
0.25
22,053,078
70.59%
24.  
To authorise the Directors to call general meetings (other than an AGM) on not less than 14 clear days' notice.**
9,275,145,815
96.26
360,167,366
3.74
11,242,258
70.67%
* A vote Withheld is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of votes "For" and "Against" a resolution.
** Special Resolution
 
As at 6.30pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026, the time by which shareholders who wanted to vote at the AGM must have been entered on the Company's register of members, there were 13,634,596,267 ordinary shares in issue (including shares which had been bought back by the Company and were pending cancellation). Shareholders are entitled to one vote per share on a poll.
 
In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.2R, copies of the resolutions that do not constitute ordinary business at an annual general meeting will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism
 
 
 
- ENDS -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina
Jonathan Tracey
+44 (0)20 7116 2526
+44 (0)20 7116 4755
 
 
 
 
 
About Barclays
 
Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
 
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.

FAQ

What did Barclays PLC (BCS) shareholders approve at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders approved all AGM resolutions, including the 2025 directors’ and auditors’ reports, the 2025 remuneration report, reappointment of all named directors, and renewal of auditor KPMG LLP. Authorities to allot shares, repurchase shares, and call shorter-notice meetings were also renewed.

How strong was shareholder support for Barclays PLC (BCS) director reappointments?

Support for director reappointments was very high, generally above 96% of votes cast "For" each resolution. For example, Robert Berry received 99.72% of votes cast in favour, and C.S. Venkatakrishnan received 99.73% support, indicating broad backing for the current board composition.

How did Barclays PLC (BCS) shareholders vote on the 2025 remuneration report?

The 2025 remuneration report was approved with 9,244,124,718 votes "For" and 390,601,576 votes "Against," representing 95.95% support. A further 11,833,792 votes were withheld. This shows clear, though not unanimous, shareholder backing for the company’s executive pay arrangements for 2025.

What share capital authorities were renewed for Barclays PLC (BCS) at the AGM?

Shareholders authorised directors to allot shares and equity securities, including in relation to contingent Equity Conversion Notes. They also approved limited non-pre‑emptive issues up to 5% of issued share capital and separate authorities linked to acquisitions or capital investments, plus permission to conduct share buybacks.

What was shareholder turnout for the Barclays PLC (BCS) 2026 AGM vote?

Total votes cast on most resolutions represented around 70–71% of the issued share register. For example, the resolution to receive the 2025 reports and accounts had a total votes cast figure equal to 70.39% of the issued share register, indicating a relatively high level of participation.

How many Barclays PLC (BCS) shares were eligible to vote at the AGM?

As of 6:30 p.m. on 5 May 2026, the record time for voting eligibility, Barclays PLC had 13,634,596,267 ordinary shares in issue. Shareholders were entitled to one vote per share on a poll, including shares that had been bought back and were pending cancellation.

Did Barclays PLC (BCS) renew authority to make political donations at the AGM?

Yes. The resolution authorising the company and its subsidiaries to make political donations and incur political expenditure passed with 9,523,016,819 votes "For" and 103,198,364 votes "Against." This equated to 98.93% support among votes cast, with 20,346,898 votes withheld.