Barclays CEO moves 315,573 ADSs into joint account

BARCLAYS PLC (BCS) reports transactions involving Group Chief Executive C.S.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BARCLAYS PLC (BCS) reports transactions involving Group Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan and a person closely associated with him in American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each ADS representing four ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence.

On September 16, 2026, Venkatakrishnan received 315,573 ADSs following the conversion of shares held by Computershare Investor Services plc. On September 18, 2026, the same 315,573 ADSs were transferred from an account held on his behalf at Computershare to a joint account in the names of C.S. Venkatakrishnan and P Venkatakrishnan, with both transactions conducted outside a trading venue.

Key Figures

ADSs received: 315,573 ADSs ADSs transferred: 315,573 ADSs Ordinary shares per ADS: 4 ordinary shares +3 more

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ADSs received 315,573 ADSs Receipt by C.S. Venkatakrishnan following conversion of shares on September 16, 2026

ADSs transferred 315,573 ADSs Transfer from Computershare-held account to joint account on September 18, 2026

Ordinary shares per ADS 4 ordinary shares Each ADS represents four ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence

Nominal value per ordinary share 25 pence Nominal value of each ordinary share represented by the ADSs

Transaction date (conversion receipt) September 16, 2026 Date of receipt of 315,573 ADSs by C.S. Venkatakrishnan

Transaction date (joint account transfer) September 18, 2026 Date of transfer of 315,573 ADSs to joint account of C.S. and P Venkatakrishnan

Key Terms

American Depositary Shares, person discharging managerial responsibility, person closely associated, nominal value, +1 more

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American Depositary Shares financial

"transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibility ... in American Depositary Shares of the Company"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

person discharging managerial responsibility regulatory

"transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMR") and person closely associated"

person closely associated regulatory

"transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMR") and person closely associated ("PCA")"

nominal value financial

"each representing four ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence each"

Nominal value is the stated or face amount assigned to a financial instrument — for shares it’s the par value printed on the stock certificate, and for money or returns it can mean the number not adjusted for inflation. Think of it like a price tag on an item versus its buying power: the tag tells you the label, but not how much you can actually buy. Investors care because nominal values affect accounting, legal capital, dividend calculations and comparisons over time when inflation may distort real worth.

trading venue regulatory

"Place of the transaction | Outside of a trading venue"

A trading venue is any organized place or system where buyers and sellers meet to swap stocks, bonds or other securities, like a physical market or an online exchange. It matters to investors because the venue determines how easily orders are filled, how quickly prices move, what rules and fees apply, and how transparent pricing is — much like choosing a busy bazaar versus a small shop affects price, speed and cost.

FAQ

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What insider-related transactions did BCS disclose in this Form 6-K?

BCS disclosed that Group Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan received 315,573 ADSs on September 16, 2026, via conversion of shares and transferred the same 315,573 ADSs on September 18, 2026 to a joint account with P Venkatakrishnan.

How many Barclays PLC (BCS) ADSs were involved in the reported transactions?

A total of 315,573 ADSs were involved, first received by C.S. Venkatakrishnan through conversion of shares and then transferred to a joint account held by C.S. Venkatakrishnan and P Venkatakrishnan.

What type of securities were involved in the BCS insider transactions?

The transactions involved American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Barclays PLC, with each ADS representing four ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence each.

On what dates did the reported BCS ADS transactions occur?

The receipt of 315,573 ADSs by C.S. Venkatakrishnan occurred on September 16, 2026, and the transfer of the same 315,573 ADSs to a joint account occurred on September 18, 2026.

Were the BCS ADS transactions executed on a trading venue?

No. Barclays PLC states that both the September 16, 2026 receipt of ADSs and the September 18, 2026 transfer to a joint account took place outside a trading venue.

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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

September 18, 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: September 18, 2026

By: /s/ Garth Wright

--------------------------------

Garth Wright

Assistant Secretary

18 September 2026

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

Barclays PLC (the “Company”) announces the following transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMR") and person closely associated ("PCA") with the PDMR in American Depositary Shares of the Company (each representing four ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence each (“Shares”)) (“ADSs”) as set out below.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	C.S. Venkatakrishnan
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Barclays PLC
b)	LEI	213800LBQA1Y9L22JB70
4.1	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	ADSs US06738E2046
b)	Nature of the transaction	Receipt of ADSs following conversion of Shares held by Computershare Investor Services plc
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s) of ADSs
		Not applicable	315,573
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-09-16
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	C.S. Venkatakrishnan P Venkatakrishnan
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	C.S. Venkatakrishnan: Group Chief Executive P Venkatakrishnan: PCA with Group Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Barclays PLC
b)	LEI	213800LBQA1Y9L22JB70
4.1	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	ADSs US06738E2046
b)	Nature of the transaction	Transfer of ADSs held by Computershare Investor Services plc on behalf of C.S. Venkatakrishnan to a joint account held in the names of C.S. Venkatakrishnan and P Venkatakrishnan.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s):
		Not applicable	315,573
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-09-18
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

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