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Barclays Bank PLC is offering $8.386 million of Autocallable Contingent Barrier Return Enhanced Lookback Entry Notes linked to the S&P 500® Index. The Notes are part of the bank’s Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A program and were priced on 27 June 2025 for expected issuance on 2 July 2025.

Key economic terms

  • Initial issue price: $1,000 per Note; minimum $10,000 denominations.
  • Automatic call: If, on the Review Date (27 Aug 2026), the S&P 500 closing level is ≥ the Lookback Underlier Value (lowest close recorded between the Pricing Date and 25 July 2025), investors receive the Call Price of $1,118 (11.80% premium) on 1 Sept 2026 and the Note terminates.
  • Maturity: 1 Sept 2027, unless called early.
  • Upside participation: If not called and the Final Underlier Value exceeds the Lookback Underlier Value, return equals 1.5× the positive Underlier Return.
  • Barrier: 80% of the Lookback Underlier Value. If final value < barrier, principal is reduced 1-for-1 with the index decline, potentially to $0.
  • Estimated value: $981.70 per $1,000 Note (1.8% below issue price).
  • Issuer credit: Unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Barclays Bank PLC; subject to U.K. Bail-in Power.

Investor considerations

  • No periodic coupons; total return derives solely from call premium or leveraged upside.
  • Lookback feature lowers the effective entry level, potentially increasing call probability and downside cushion, yet investors remain exposed to full downside below the 80% barrier.
  • Liquidity: No exchange listing; secondary market, if any, will be made solely by Barclays affiliates and may be illiquid and at prices below issue price.
  • Fees & charges: Placement agents (J.P. Morgan) receive up to $15.83 per $1,000; these fees contribute to the gap between estimated and issue price.
  • Risks disclosed: loss of principal, reinvestment risk if called after ~14 months, model-driven estimated value, tax uncertainty (pre-paid forward treatment), potential U.K. regulatory bail-in.

Tax & ERISA: Barclays’ counsel expects the Notes to be treated as prepaid forward contracts; IRS could challenge this view. Section 871(m) withholding is not expected to apply. ERISA fiduciaries must confirm adequate consideration and lack of Barclays discretionary control.

The supplement highlights extensive Selected Risk Considerations, including volatility risk, absence of dividends, calculation-agent discretion, change-in-law acceleration, and conflicts of interest arising from Barclays’ dual roles as issuer, hedger and calculation agent.

Barclays Bank PLC offre 8,386 milioni di dollari in Lookback Entry Notes Autocallable Contingent Barrier Return Enhanced legate all'indice S&P 500®. Le Note fanno parte del programma Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A della banca e sono state quotate il 27 giugno 2025 con emissione prevista per il 2 luglio 2025.

Termini economici chiave

  • Prezzo iniziale di emissione: 1.000$ per Nota; taglio minimo di 10.000$.
  • Richiamo automatico: Se alla Data di Revisione (27 agosto 2026) il valore di chiusura dell'S&P 500 è ≥ al Valore Lookback dell'Underlier (chiusura più bassa registrata tra la Data di Prezzo e il 25 luglio 2025), gli investitori ricevono il Prezzo di Richiamo di 1.118$ (premio 11,80%) il 1° settembre 2026 e la Nota si estingue.
  • Scadenza: 1° settembre 2027, salvo richiamo anticipato.
  • Partecipazione al rialzo: Se non richiamata e il Valore Finale dell'Underlier supera il Valore Lookback, il rendimento è pari a 1,5× il rendimento positivo dell'Underlier.
  • Barriera: 80% del Valore Lookback dell'Underlier. Se il valore finale è inferiore alla barriera, il capitale viene ridotto proporzionalmente al calo dell'indice, fino a potenzialmente azzerarsi.
  • Valore stimato: 981,70$ per ogni Nota da 1.000$ (1,8% sotto il prezzo di emissione).
  • Credito emittente: Obbligazioni non garantite e non subordinate di Barclays Bank PLC; soggette al potere di bail-in del Regno Unito.

Considerazioni per l'investitore

  • Assenza di cedole periodiche; il rendimento totale deriva esclusivamente dal premio di richiamo o dalla partecipazione al rialzo leva.
  • La funzione lookback abbassa il livello di ingresso effettivo, aumentando potenzialmente la probabilità di richiamo e il margine di protezione, ma l’investitore rimane esposto all’intera perdita sotto la barriera dell’80%.
  • Liquidità: Nessuna quotazione in borsa; il mercato secondario, se presente, sarà gestito esclusivamente da affiliati Barclays e potrebbe essere illiquido e a prezzi inferiori al prezzo di emissione.
  • Commissioni e oneri: Gli agenti di collocamento (J.P. Morgan) ricevono fino a 15,83$ per ogni 1.000$; tali commissioni contribuiscono alla differenza tra valore stimato e prezzo di emissione.
  • Rischi dichiarati: perdita del capitale, rischio di reinvestimento in caso di richiamo dopo circa 14 mesi, valore stimato basato su modello, incertezza fiscale (trattamento come prepaid forward), potenziale bail-in regolamentare UK.

Tassazione e ERISA: Il consulente legale di Barclays prevede che le Note siano trattate come contratti prepaid forward; l’IRS potrebbe contestare tale interpretazione. Non si prevede l’applicazione della ritenuta della Sezione 871(m). I fiduciari ERISA devono verificare la congruità del corrispettivo e l’assenza di controllo discrezionale da parte di Barclays.

Il supplemento evidenzia ampie Considerazioni sui Rischi Selezionati, inclusi rischio di volatilità, assenza di dividendi, discrezionalità dell’agente di calcolo, accelerazione per cambiamenti normativi e conflitti di interesse derivanti dai ruoli multipli di Barclays come emittente, copertura e agente di calcolo.

Barclays Bank PLC ofrece 8,386 millones de dólares en Notas de Entrada Lookback Mejoradas con Retorno de Barrera Contingente Autollamables vinculadas al índice S&P 500®. Las Notas forman parte del programa Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A del banco y fueron valoradas el 27 de junio de 2025 con emisión prevista para el 2 de julio de 2025.

Términos económicos clave

  • Precio inicial de emisión: 1,000$ por Nota; denominaciones mínimas de 10,000$.
  • Llamada automática: Si en la Fecha de Revisión (27 de agosto de 2026) el cierre del S&P 500 es ≥ al Valor Lookback del Subyacente (el cierre más bajo registrado entre la Fecha de Precio y el 25 de julio de 2025), los inversores reciben el Precio de Llamada de 1,118$ (prima del 11.80%) el 1 de septiembre de 2026 y la Nota termina.
  • Vencimiento: 1 de septiembre de 2027, salvo llamada anticipada.
  • Participación al alza: Si no es llamada y el Valor Final del Subyacente supera el Valor Lookback, el retorno es igual a 1.5× el retorno positivo del subyacente.
  • Barrera: 80% del Valor Lookback del Subyacente. Si el valor final es inferior a la barrera, el principal se reduce proporcionalmente a la caída del índice, potencialmente hasta cero.
  • Valor estimado: 981.70$ por cada Nota de 1,000$ (1.8% por debajo del precio de emisión).
  • Crédito del emisor: Obligaciones no garantizadas y no subordinadas de Barclays Bank PLC; sujetas al poder de rescate (bail-in) del Reino Unido.

Consideraciones para el inversor

  • No hay cupones periódicos; el retorno total proviene únicamente de la prima de llamada o la participación apalancada al alza.
  • La función lookback reduce el nivel efectivo de entrada, aumentando potencialmente la probabilidad de llamada y el colchón a la baja, pero los inversores siguen expuestos a la pérdida total por debajo de la barrera del 80%.
  • Liquidez: Sin cotización en bolsa; el mercado secundario, si existe, será gestionado únicamente por afiliados de Barclays y puede ser ilíquido y a precios inferiores al precio de emisión.
  • Comisiones y cargos: Los agentes colocadores (J.P. Morgan) reciben hasta 15.83$ por cada 1,000$; estas comisiones contribuyen a la diferencia entre el valor estimado y el precio de emisión.
  • Riesgos divulgados: pérdida de capital, riesgo de reinversión si se llama tras ~14 meses, valor estimado basado en modelo, incertidumbre fiscal (tratamiento como prepaid forward), posible rescate regulatorio en Reino Unido.

Impuestos y ERISA: El asesor legal de Barclays espera que las Notas sean tratadas como contratos prepaid forward; el IRS podría cuestionar esta posición. No se espera la aplicación de retención bajo la Sección 871(m). Los fiduciarios ERISA deben confirmar la adecuada contraprestación y la ausencia de control discrecional por parte de Barclays.

El suplemento destaca extensas Consideraciones de Riesgo Seleccionadas, incluyendo riesgo de volatilidad, ausencia de dividendos, discrecionalidad del agente de cálculo, aceleración por cambios legales y conflictos de interés derivados de los múltiples roles de Barclays como emisor, cobertura y agente de cálculo.

Barclays Bank PLC는 S&P 500® 지수에 연동된 자동상환형 조건부 배리어 수익 강화 Lookback Entry Notes 8,386만 달러를 제공합니다. 이 노트는 은행의 글로벌 중기채권 시리즈 A 프로그램에 포함되며, 2025년 6월 27일에 가격이 책정되어 2025년 7월 2일에 발행될 예정입니다.

주요 경제 조건

  • 초기 발행 가격: 노트당 1,000달러; 최소 10,000달러 단위.
  • 자동 상환: 검토일(2026년 8월 27일)에 S&P 500 종가가 Lookback 기초자산 가치(가격 책정일과 2025년 7월 25일 사이 최저 종가) 이상이면, 투자자는 상환 가격 1,118달러(11.80% 프리미엄)를 2026년 9월 1일에 받고 노트가 종료됩니다.
  • 만기: 조기 상환되지 않을 경우 2027년 9월 1일.
  • 상승 참여: 조기 상환되지 않고 최종 기초자산 가치가 Lookback 기초자산 가치를 초과하면, 수익은 기초자산 상승률의 1.5배입니다.
  • 배리어: Lookback 기초자산 가치의 80%. 최종 가치가 배리어 미만일 경우, 원금은 지수 하락에 따라 1:1로 감소하여 0까지 손실 가능.
  • 추정 가치: 1,000달러 노트당 981.70달러 (발행가 대비 1.8% 낮음).
  • 발행자 신용: Barclays Bank PLC의 무담보, 비후순위 채무; 영국 바일인 권한 대상.

투자자 고려사항

  • 정기 쿠폰 없음; 총 수익은 상환 프리미엄 또는 레버리지 상승 참여에만 의존.
  • Lookback 기능은 실질 진입 가격을 낮춰 상환 가능성과 하방 보호를 높이나, 80% 배리어 이하에서는 전액 손실 위험 존재.
  • 유동성: 거래소 상장 없음; 2차 시장은 Barclays 계열사만 운영하며 유동성이 낮고 발행가 이하 가격일 수 있음.
  • 수수료 및 비용: 배치 에이전트(J.P. Morgan)는 1,000달러당 최대 15.83달러 수수료 수취; 이 수수료가 추정 가치와 발행가 차이에 기여.
  • 공개된 위험: 원금 손실, 약 14개월 후 상환 시 재투자 위험, 모델 기반 추정 가치, 세금 불확실성(선불선도 계약 처리), 영국 규제 바일인 가능성.

세금 및 ERISA: Barclays 법률 자문은 노트가 선불선도 계약으로 취급될 것으로 예상하나 IRS는 이 견해에 이의를 제기할 수 있음. 섹션 871(m) 원천징수는 적용되지 않을 전망. ERISA 수탁자는 적절한 대가와 Barclays의 재량권 부재를 확인해야 합니다.

보충자료에는 변동성 위험, 배당금 부재, 계산 대리인 재량권, 법률 변경에 따른 조기 만기, Barclays의 발행자·헤지·계산 대리인 역할에 따른 이해 상충 등 광범위한 선택적 위험 고려사항이 강조되어 있습니다.

Barclays Bank PLC propose 8,386 millions de dollars de Lookback Entry Notes à rendement amélioré avec barrière contingente autocallable, liées à l'indice S&P 500®. Ces Notes font partie du programme Global Medium-Term Notes, série A de la banque, et ont été cotées le 27 juin 2025 pour une émission prévue le 2 juillet 2025.

Principaux termes économiques

  • Prix d'émission initial : 1 000$ par Note ; coupure minimale de 10 000$.
  • Rappel automatique : Si, à la Date de Révision (27 août 2026), le cours de clôture du S&P 500 est ≥ à la Valeur Lookback du Sous-jacent (plus bas cours enregistré entre la Date de Prix et le 25 juillet 2025), les investisseurs reçoivent le Prix de Rappel de 1 118$ (prime de 11,80%) le 1er septembre 2026 et la Note prend fin.
  • Échéance : 1er septembre 2027, sauf rappel anticipé.
  • Participation à la hausse : Si la Note n'est pas rappelée et que la Valeur Finale du Sous-jacent dépasse la Valeur Lookback, le rendement est égal à 1,5× la performance positive du sous-jacent.
  • Barrière : 80% de la Valeur Lookback du Sous-jacent. Si la valeur finale est inférieure à la barrière, le capital est réduit à due concurrence avec la baisse de l'indice, pouvant aller jusqu'à zéro.
  • Valeur estimée : 981,70$ par Note de 1 000$ (1,8% en dessous du prix d'émission).
  • Crédit émetteur : Obligations non garanties et non subordonnées de Barclays Bank PLC ; soumises au pouvoir de bail-in au Royaume-Uni.

Considérations pour l'investisseur

  • Pas de coupons périodiques ; le rendement total provient uniquement de la prime de rappel ou de la participation à la hausse avec effet de levier.
  • La fonction lookback réduit le niveau d'entrée effectif, augmentant potentiellement la probabilité de rappel et la marge de protection à la baisse, mais l'investisseur reste exposé à la perte totale en dessous de la barrière de 80%.
  • Liquidité : Pas de cotation en bourse ; le marché secondaire, s'il existe, sera assuré uniquement par des affiliés Barclays et peut être illiquide et à des prix inférieurs au prix d'émission.
  • Frais et charges : Les agents de placement (J.P. Morgan) reçoivent jusqu'à 15,83$ pour 1 000$ ; ces frais expliquent en partie l'écart entre la valeur estimée et le prix d'émission.
  • Risques divulgués : perte de capital, risque de réinvestissement en cas de rappel après environ 14 mois, valeur estimée basée sur un modèle, incertitude fiscale (traitement comme contrat prepaid forward), possible bail-in réglementaire au Royaume-Uni.

Fiscalité & ERISA : Le conseil juridique de Barclays s'attend à ce que les Notes soient traitées comme des contrats prepaid forward ; l'IRS pourrait contester cette qualification. La retenue à la source selon la section 871(m) n'est pas attendue. Les fiduciaires ERISA doivent confirmer une contrepartie adéquate et l'absence de contrôle discrétionnaire de Barclays.

Le supplément met en avant de nombreuses Considérations Sélectives sur les Risques, incluant le risque de volatilité, l'absence de dividendes, la discrétion de l'agent de calcul, l'accélération en cas de changement de loi, et les conflits d'intérêts liés aux rôles multiples de Barclays en tant qu'émetteur, hedger et agent de calcul.

Barclays Bank PLC bietet 8,386 Millionen US-Dollar an Autocallable Contingent Barrier Return Enhanced Lookback Entry Notes an, die an den S&P 500® Index gekoppelt sind. Die Notes sind Teil des Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A Programms der Bank und wurden am 27. Juni 2025 bepreist mit geplanter Emission am 2. Juli 2025.

Wesentliche wirtschaftliche Bedingungen

  • Erstausgabepreis: 1.000$ pro Note; Mindeststückelung 10.000$.
  • Automatische Rückzahlung: Wenn am Überprüfungstag (27. August 2026) der Schlusskurs des S&P 500 ≥ dem Lookback Basiswert (niedrigster Schlusskurs zwischen dem Preisfeststellungstag und dem 25. Juli 2025) ist, erhalten Investoren den Rückzahlungspreis von 1.118$ (11,80% Prämie) am 1. September 2026 und die Note endet.
  • Fälligkeit: 1. September 2027, sofern nicht vorzeitig zurückgerufen.
  • Aufwärtspotenzial: Wird die Note nicht zurückgerufen und der Endwert des Basiswerts übersteigt den Lookback Basiswert, entspricht die Rendite dem 1,5-fachen der positiven Basiswertrendite.
  • Barriere: 80% des Lookback Basiswerts. Liegt der Endwert unter der Barriere, wird der Kapitalbetrag 1:1 mit dem Indexrückgang reduziert, eventuell bis auf 0.
  • Geschätzter Wert: 981,70$ pro 1.000$ Note (1,8% unter dem Ausgabepreis).
  • Emittenten-Kredit: Unbesicherte, nicht nachrangige Verbindlichkeiten von Barclays Bank PLC; unterliegen der britischen Bail-in-Regelung.

Überlegungen für Investoren

  • Keine periodischen Kupons; Gesamtrendite ergibt sich ausschließlich aus der Rückzahlungsprämie oder dem gehebelten Aufwärtspotenzial.
  • Die Lookback-Funktion senkt das effektive Einstiegniveau, was die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Rückrufs und den Abwärtsschutz erhöhen kann, jedoch bleibt das Investment unterhalb der 80%-Barriere voll dem Risiko eines Kapitalverlusts ausgesetzt.
  • Liquidität: Keine Börsennotierung; der Sekundärmarkt, falls vorhanden, wird ausschließlich von Barclays-Verbundenen betrieben und kann illiquide sein sowie Preise unter dem Ausgabepreis aufweisen.
  • Gebühren & Kosten: Platzierungsagenten (J.P. Morgan) erhalten bis zu 15,83$ pro 1.000$; diese Gebühren tragen zur Differenz zwischen geschätztem Wert und Ausgabepreis bei.
  • Offen gelegte Risiken: Kapitalverlust, Wiederanlagerisiko bei Rückruf nach etwa 14 Monaten, modellbasierter geschätzter Wert, steuerliche Unsicherheit (Behandlung als prepaid forward), mögliche britische Bail-in-Regelung.

Steuern & ERISA: Barclays Rechtsberater gehen davon aus, dass die Notes als prepaid forward Verträge behandelt werden; das IRS könnte diese Auffassung anfechten. Eine Quellensteuer gemäß Abschnitt 871(m) wird nicht erwartet. ERISA Treuhänder müssen eine angemessene Gegenleistung und das Fehlen von Barclays Ermessenskontrolle bestätigen.

Das Supplement hebt umfangreiche Ausgewählte Risikohinweise hervor, darunter Volatilitätsrisiko, fehlende Dividenden, Ermessensspielraum des Berechnungsagenten, Beschleunigung bei Gesetzesänderungen und Interessenkonflikte aus Barclays mehrfachen Rollen als Emittent, Hedger und Berechnungsagent.

Positive
  • 11.80% fixed call premium achievable after roughly 14 months if the index is flat or higher than the lookback level.
  • 1.5× leveraged upside above the Lookback Underlier Value if the Notes are not called and the index appreciates into maturity.
  • Lookback entry feature bases performance on the lowest S&P 500 close during the first month, improving effective strike.
Negative
  • Full principal loss risk below an 80% barrier plus no coupon payments.
  • Credit exposure to Barclays Bank PLC with explicit U.K. Bail-in Power that could write down or convert the Notes.
  • Estimated value ($981.70) is below issue price, reflecting embedded fees and hedging costs paid by investors.
  • No exchange listing and dealer-only secondary market may result in illiquidity and sale prices well below par.
  • Tax treatment uncertain; IRS could challenge prepaid forward classification, potentially altering after-tax returns.

Insights

TL;DR – High upside leverage and lookback entry, but full downside exposure and unsecured issuer risk keep risk/return profile balanced.

The offering provides a relatively generous 11.8% fixed call premium achievable in just 14 months, plus a 1.5× upside multiplier thereafter. The lookback mechanism lowers the entry level, increasing both call likelihood and buffer against a moderate drawdown. However, investors sacrifice dividends, face 100% downside past an 80% barrier, receive no coupons, and rely entirely on Barclays’ credit (including bail-in). The internal valuation sits 1.8% below issue price, reflecting embedded fees and hedging costs. Overall, risk and reward appear proportionate for sophisticated investors seeking tactical equity exposure, but not compellingly advantaged versus alternative structured solutions.

TL;DR – Credit, liquidity and bail-in provisions add material downside; limited market impact beyond niche investors.

Because the Notes are senior, unsecured claims on Barclays Bank PLC, repayment hinges on the bank’s solvency and the absence of a U.K. bail-in. While Barclays maintains solid capital metrics, bail-in language means regulators can convert or write down the Notes without notice. Lack of listing and dealer-driven secondary market create exit-price uncertainty, especially during volatility spikes. From a portfolio-level view, the instrument adds issuer concentration and embedded leverage; its small $8.4 million size limits systemic relevance. Impact for broad equity or credit markets is therefore negligible, justifying a neutral rating.

Barclays Bank PLC offre 8,386 milioni di dollari in Lookback Entry Notes Autocallable Contingent Barrier Return Enhanced legate all'indice S&P 500®. Le Note fanno parte del programma Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A della banca e sono state quotate il 27 giugno 2025 con emissione prevista per il 2 luglio 2025.

Termini economici chiave

  • Prezzo iniziale di emissione: 1.000$ per Nota; taglio minimo di 10.000$.
  • Richiamo automatico: Se alla Data di Revisione (27 agosto 2026) il valore di chiusura dell'S&P 500 è ≥ al Valore Lookback dell'Underlier (chiusura più bassa registrata tra la Data di Prezzo e il 25 luglio 2025), gli investitori ricevono il Prezzo di Richiamo di 1.118$ (premio 11,80%) il 1° settembre 2026 e la Nota si estingue.
  • Scadenza: 1° settembre 2027, salvo richiamo anticipato.
  • Partecipazione al rialzo: Se non richiamata e il Valore Finale dell'Underlier supera il Valore Lookback, il rendimento è pari a 1,5× il rendimento positivo dell'Underlier.
  • Barriera: 80% del Valore Lookback dell'Underlier. Se il valore finale è inferiore alla barriera, il capitale viene ridotto proporzionalmente al calo dell'indice, fino a potenzialmente azzerarsi.
  • Valore stimato: 981,70$ per ogni Nota da 1.000$ (1,8% sotto il prezzo di emissione).
  • Credito emittente: Obbligazioni non garantite e non subordinate di Barclays Bank PLC; soggette al potere di bail-in del Regno Unito.

Considerazioni per l'investitore

  • Assenza di cedole periodiche; il rendimento totale deriva esclusivamente dal premio di richiamo o dalla partecipazione al rialzo leva.
  • La funzione lookback abbassa il livello di ingresso effettivo, aumentando potenzialmente la probabilità di richiamo e il margine di protezione, ma l’investitore rimane esposto all’intera perdita sotto la barriera dell’80%.
  • Liquidità: Nessuna quotazione in borsa; il mercato secondario, se presente, sarà gestito esclusivamente da affiliati Barclays e potrebbe essere illiquido e a prezzi inferiori al prezzo di emissione.
  • Commissioni e oneri: Gli agenti di collocamento (J.P. Morgan) ricevono fino a 15,83$ per ogni 1.000$; tali commissioni contribuiscono alla differenza tra valore stimato e prezzo di emissione.
  • Rischi dichiarati: perdita del capitale, rischio di reinvestimento in caso di richiamo dopo circa 14 mesi, valore stimato basato su modello, incertezza fiscale (trattamento come prepaid forward), potenziale bail-in regolamentare UK.

Tassazione e ERISA: Il consulente legale di Barclays prevede che le Note siano trattate come contratti prepaid forward; l’IRS potrebbe contestare tale interpretazione. Non si prevede l’applicazione della ritenuta della Sezione 871(m). I fiduciari ERISA devono verificare la congruità del corrispettivo e l’assenza di controllo discrezionale da parte di Barclays.

Il supplemento evidenzia ampie Considerazioni sui Rischi Selezionati, inclusi rischio di volatilità, assenza di dividendi, discrezionalità dell’agente di calcolo, accelerazione per cambiamenti normativi e conflitti di interesse derivanti dai ruoli multipli di Barclays come emittente, copertura e agente di calcolo.

Barclays Bank PLC ofrece 8,386 millones de dólares en Notas de Entrada Lookback Mejoradas con Retorno de Barrera Contingente Autollamables vinculadas al índice S&P 500®. Las Notas forman parte del programa Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A del banco y fueron valoradas el 27 de junio de 2025 con emisión prevista para el 2 de julio de 2025.

Términos económicos clave

  • Precio inicial de emisión: 1,000$ por Nota; denominaciones mínimas de 10,000$.
  • Llamada automática: Si en la Fecha de Revisión (27 de agosto de 2026) el cierre del S&P 500 es ≥ al Valor Lookback del Subyacente (el cierre más bajo registrado entre la Fecha de Precio y el 25 de julio de 2025), los inversores reciben el Precio de Llamada de 1,118$ (prima del 11.80%) el 1 de septiembre de 2026 y la Nota termina.
  • Vencimiento: 1 de septiembre de 2027, salvo llamada anticipada.
  • Participación al alza: Si no es llamada y el Valor Final del Subyacente supera el Valor Lookback, el retorno es igual a 1.5× el retorno positivo del subyacente.
  • Barrera: 80% del Valor Lookback del Subyacente. Si el valor final es inferior a la barrera, el principal se reduce proporcionalmente a la caída del índice, potencialmente hasta cero.
  • Valor estimado: 981.70$ por cada Nota de 1,000$ (1.8% por debajo del precio de emisión).
  • Crédito del emisor: Obligaciones no garantizadas y no subordinadas de Barclays Bank PLC; sujetas al poder de rescate (bail-in) del Reino Unido.

Consideraciones para el inversor

  • No hay cupones periódicos; el retorno total proviene únicamente de la prima de llamada o la participación apalancada al alza.
  • La función lookback reduce el nivel efectivo de entrada, aumentando potencialmente la probabilidad de llamada y el colchón a la baja, pero los inversores siguen expuestos a la pérdida total por debajo de la barrera del 80%.
  • Liquidez: Sin cotización en bolsa; el mercado secundario, si existe, será gestionado únicamente por afiliados de Barclays y puede ser ilíquido y a precios inferiores al precio de emisión.
  • Comisiones y cargos: Los agentes colocadores (J.P. Morgan) reciben hasta 15.83$ por cada 1,000$; estas comisiones contribuyen a la diferencia entre el valor estimado y el precio de emisión.
  • Riesgos divulgados: pérdida de capital, riesgo de reinversión si se llama tras ~14 meses, valor estimado basado en modelo, incertidumbre fiscal (tratamiento como prepaid forward), posible rescate regulatorio en Reino Unido.

Impuestos y ERISA: El asesor legal de Barclays espera que las Notas sean tratadas como contratos prepaid forward; el IRS podría cuestionar esta posición. No se espera la aplicación de retención bajo la Sección 871(m). Los fiduciarios ERISA deben confirmar la adecuada contraprestación y la ausencia de control discrecional por parte de Barclays.

El suplemento destaca extensas Consideraciones de Riesgo Seleccionadas, incluyendo riesgo de volatilidad, ausencia de dividendos, discrecionalidad del agente de cálculo, aceleración por cambios legales y conflictos de interés derivados de los múltiples roles de Barclays como emisor, cobertura y agente de cálculo.

Barclays Bank PLC는 S&P 500® 지수에 연동된 자동상환형 조건부 배리어 수익 강화 Lookback Entry Notes 8,386만 달러를 제공합니다. 이 노트는 은행의 글로벌 중기채권 시리즈 A 프로그램에 포함되며, 2025년 6월 27일에 가격이 책정되어 2025년 7월 2일에 발행될 예정입니다.

주요 경제 조건

  • 초기 발행 가격: 노트당 1,000달러; 최소 10,000달러 단위.
  • 자동 상환: 검토일(2026년 8월 27일)에 S&P 500 종가가 Lookback 기초자산 가치(가격 책정일과 2025년 7월 25일 사이 최저 종가) 이상이면, 투자자는 상환 가격 1,118달러(11.80% 프리미엄)를 2026년 9월 1일에 받고 노트가 종료됩니다.
  • 만기: 조기 상환되지 않을 경우 2027년 9월 1일.
  • 상승 참여: 조기 상환되지 않고 최종 기초자산 가치가 Lookback 기초자산 가치를 초과하면, 수익은 기초자산 상승률의 1.5배입니다.
  • 배리어: Lookback 기초자산 가치의 80%. 최종 가치가 배리어 미만일 경우, 원금은 지수 하락에 따라 1:1로 감소하여 0까지 손실 가능.
  • 추정 가치: 1,000달러 노트당 981.70달러 (발행가 대비 1.8% 낮음).
  • 발행자 신용: Barclays Bank PLC의 무담보, 비후순위 채무; 영국 바일인 권한 대상.

투자자 고려사항

  • 정기 쿠폰 없음; 총 수익은 상환 프리미엄 또는 레버리지 상승 참여에만 의존.
  • Lookback 기능은 실질 진입 가격을 낮춰 상환 가능성과 하방 보호를 높이나, 80% 배리어 이하에서는 전액 손실 위험 존재.
  • 유동성: 거래소 상장 없음; 2차 시장은 Barclays 계열사만 운영하며 유동성이 낮고 발행가 이하 가격일 수 있음.
  • 수수료 및 비용: 배치 에이전트(J.P. Morgan)는 1,000달러당 최대 15.83달러 수수료 수취; 이 수수료가 추정 가치와 발행가 차이에 기여.
  • 공개된 위험: 원금 손실, 약 14개월 후 상환 시 재투자 위험, 모델 기반 추정 가치, 세금 불확실성(선불선도 계약 처리), 영국 규제 바일인 가능성.

세금 및 ERISA: Barclays 법률 자문은 노트가 선불선도 계약으로 취급될 것으로 예상하나 IRS는 이 견해에 이의를 제기할 수 있음. 섹션 871(m) 원천징수는 적용되지 않을 전망. ERISA 수탁자는 적절한 대가와 Barclays의 재량권 부재를 확인해야 합니다.

보충자료에는 변동성 위험, 배당금 부재, 계산 대리인 재량권, 법률 변경에 따른 조기 만기, Barclays의 발행자·헤지·계산 대리인 역할에 따른 이해 상충 등 광범위한 선택적 위험 고려사항이 강조되어 있습니다.

Barclays Bank PLC propose 8,386 millions de dollars de Lookback Entry Notes à rendement amélioré avec barrière contingente autocallable, liées à l'indice S&P 500®. Ces Notes font partie du programme Global Medium-Term Notes, série A de la banque, et ont été cotées le 27 juin 2025 pour une émission prévue le 2 juillet 2025.

Principaux termes économiques

  • Prix d'émission initial : 1 000$ par Note ; coupure minimale de 10 000$.
  • Rappel automatique : Si, à la Date de Révision (27 août 2026), le cours de clôture du S&P 500 est ≥ à la Valeur Lookback du Sous-jacent (plus bas cours enregistré entre la Date de Prix et le 25 juillet 2025), les investisseurs reçoivent le Prix de Rappel de 1 118$ (prime de 11,80%) le 1er septembre 2026 et la Note prend fin.
  • Échéance : 1er septembre 2027, sauf rappel anticipé.
  • Participation à la hausse : Si la Note n'est pas rappelée et que la Valeur Finale du Sous-jacent dépasse la Valeur Lookback, le rendement est égal à 1,5× la performance positive du sous-jacent.
  • Barrière : 80% de la Valeur Lookback du Sous-jacent. Si la valeur finale est inférieure à la barrière, le capital est réduit à due concurrence avec la baisse de l'indice, pouvant aller jusqu'à zéro.
  • Valeur estimée : 981,70$ par Note de 1 000$ (1,8% en dessous du prix d'émission).
  • Crédit émetteur : Obligations non garanties et non subordonnées de Barclays Bank PLC ; soumises au pouvoir de bail-in au Royaume-Uni.

Considérations pour l'investisseur

  • Pas de coupons périodiques ; le rendement total provient uniquement de la prime de rappel ou de la participation à la hausse avec effet de levier.
  • La fonction lookback réduit le niveau d'entrée effectif, augmentant potentiellement la probabilité de rappel et la marge de protection à la baisse, mais l'investisseur reste exposé à la perte totale en dessous de la barrière de 80%.
  • Liquidité : Pas de cotation en bourse ; le marché secondaire, s'il existe, sera assuré uniquement par des affiliés Barclays et peut être illiquide et à des prix inférieurs au prix d'émission.
  • Frais et charges : Les agents de placement (J.P. Morgan) reçoivent jusqu'à 15,83$ pour 1 000$ ; ces frais expliquent en partie l'écart entre la valeur estimée et le prix d'émission.
  • Risques divulgués : perte de capital, risque de réinvestissement en cas de rappel après environ 14 mois, valeur estimée basée sur un modèle, incertitude fiscale (traitement comme contrat prepaid forward), possible bail-in réglementaire au Royaume-Uni.

Fiscalité & ERISA : Le conseil juridique de Barclays s'attend à ce que les Notes soient traitées comme des contrats prepaid forward ; l'IRS pourrait contester cette qualification. La retenue à la source selon la section 871(m) n'est pas attendue. Les fiduciaires ERISA doivent confirmer une contrepartie adéquate et l'absence de contrôle discrétionnaire de Barclays.

Le supplément met en avant de nombreuses Considérations Sélectives sur les Risques, incluant le risque de volatilité, l'absence de dividendes, la discrétion de l'agent de calcul, l'accélération en cas de changement de loi, et les conflits d'intérêts liés aux rôles multiples de Barclays en tant qu'émetteur, hedger et agent de calcul.

Barclays Bank PLC bietet 8,386 Millionen US-Dollar an Autocallable Contingent Barrier Return Enhanced Lookback Entry Notes an, die an den S&P 500® Index gekoppelt sind. Die Notes sind Teil des Global Medium-Term Notes, Serie A Programms der Bank und wurden am 27. Juni 2025 bepreist mit geplanter Emission am 2. Juli 2025.

Wesentliche wirtschaftliche Bedingungen

  • Erstausgabepreis: 1.000$ pro Note; Mindeststückelung 10.000$.
  • Automatische Rückzahlung: Wenn am Überprüfungstag (27. August 2026) der Schlusskurs des S&P 500 ≥ dem Lookback Basiswert (niedrigster Schlusskurs zwischen dem Preisfeststellungstag und dem 25. Juli 2025) ist, erhalten Investoren den Rückzahlungspreis von 1.118$ (11,80% Prämie) am 1. September 2026 und die Note endet.
  • Fälligkeit: 1. September 2027, sofern nicht vorzeitig zurückgerufen.
  • Aufwärtspotenzial: Wird die Note nicht zurückgerufen und der Endwert des Basiswerts übersteigt den Lookback Basiswert, entspricht die Rendite dem 1,5-fachen der positiven Basiswertrendite.
  • Barriere: 80% des Lookback Basiswerts. Liegt der Endwert unter der Barriere, wird der Kapitalbetrag 1:1 mit dem Indexrückgang reduziert, eventuell bis auf 0.
  • Geschätzter Wert: 981,70$ pro 1.000$ Note (1,8% unter dem Ausgabepreis).
  • Emittenten-Kredit: Unbesicherte, nicht nachrangige Verbindlichkeiten von Barclays Bank PLC; unterliegen der britischen Bail-in-Regelung.

Überlegungen für Investoren

  • Keine periodischen Kupons; Gesamtrendite ergibt sich ausschließlich aus der Rückzahlungsprämie oder dem gehebelten Aufwärtspotenzial.
  • Die Lookback-Funktion senkt das effektive Einstiegniveau, was die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Rückrufs und den Abwärtsschutz erhöhen kann, jedoch bleibt das Investment unterhalb der 80%-Barriere voll dem Risiko eines Kapitalverlusts ausgesetzt.
  • Liquidität: Keine Börsennotierung; der Sekundärmarkt, falls vorhanden, wird ausschließlich von Barclays-Verbundenen betrieben und kann illiquide sein sowie Preise unter dem Ausgabepreis aufweisen.
  • Gebühren & Kosten: Platzierungsagenten (J.P. Morgan) erhalten bis zu 15,83$ pro 1.000$; diese Gebühren tragen zur Differenz zwischen geschätztem Wert und Ausgabepreis bei.
  • Offen gelegte Risiken: Kapitalverlust, Wiederanlagerisiko bei Rückruf nach etwa 14 Monaten, modellbasierter geschätzter Wert, steuerliche Unsicherheit (Behandlung als prepaid forward), mögliche britische Bail-in-Regelung.

Steuern & ERISA: Barclays Rechtsberater gehen davon aus, dass die Notes als prepaid forward Verträge behandelt werden; das IRS könnte diese Auffassung anfechten. Eine Quellensteuer gemäß Abschnitt 871(m) wird nicht erwartet. ERISA Treuhänder müssen eine angemessene Gegenleistung und das Fehlen von Barclays Ermessenskontrolle bestätigen.

Das Supplement hebt umfangreiche Ausgewählte Risikohinweise hervor, darunter Volatilitätsrisiko, fehlende Dividenden, Ermessensspielraum des Berechnungsagenten, Beschleunigung bei Gesetzesänderungen und Interessenkonflikte aus Barclays mehrfachen Rollen als Emittent, Hedger und Berechnungsagent.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2025

 

BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41051   45-3598066
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1485, Dallas, Texas   75240
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (972) 726-9203

 

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   BLBX   The NASDAQ Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

First Amendment to Merger Agreement

 

As previously reported in the Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 10, 2025, Blackboxstocks Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Blackboxstocks”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with RABLBX Merger Sub inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackboxstocks (“Merger Sub”) and REalloys Inc., a Nevada corporation (“REalloys”), pursuant to which REalloys will merge with and into Merger Sub, Merger Sub will cease to exists and REalloys will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackboxstocks (the “Merger”).

 

On July 1, 2025, Blackboxstocks, Merger Sub and REalloys entered into a First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Amendment”) in order to reflect Blackboxstocks’ intent to conduct an at-the-market offering of its common stock, pursuant to which up to 250,000 shares of Blackboxstocks common stock may be sold and issued without affecting the calculation of Company Merger Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement) to be issued in the Merger. Specifically, the Amendment provides that:

 

The definition of “Permitted Shelf Takedown” was added to Section 1.1 of the Merger Agreement and means “an at-the-market offering of Parent common stock under its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-284626) which became effective on February 10, 2025, which constitutes a “Permitted Shelf Takedown” as contemplated under the terms of that certain Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement, dated January 27, 2025, by and between Parent and Five Narrow Lane LP, and the transactions contemplated thereby.”

 

The definition of “Parent Outstanding Shares” was changed in Section 1.1 of the Merger Agreement and means “ without duplication, (including, without limitation, the effects of the Split, if completed) the total number of shares of Parent Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time expressed on a fully-diluted basis, and assuming, without limitation or duplication, the issuance of shares of Parent Common Stock in respect of all In the Money Parent Options, warrants or other rights or commitments to receive shares of Parent Common Stock or Parent Preferred Stock (or securities convertible or exercisable into shares of Parent Common Stock or Parent Preferred Stock other than Parent Series A Stock), whether conditional or unconditional, that are outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time; provided, however, (i) the total number of Parent Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the outstanding Parent Series A Stock shall not be included in the calculation of Parent Outstanding Shares, (ii) up to 250,000 shares of Parent Common Stock or such lesser number of shares actually sold and issued in the Parent’s Permitted Shelf Takedown shall not be included in the Calculation of Parent Outstanding Shares, and (iii) for purposes of calculating the Parent Outstanding Shares, the Parent Outstanding Shares shall be increased by one third (1/3) of the total Parent Financing Preferred Stock Conversion Shares rounded down to the nearest whole number.”

 

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the full text of the Amendment, which is attached as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Exhibit   Description
2.1   First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 1, 2025, by and among Blackboxstocks Inc., RABLBX Merger Sub, Inc., and REalloys Inc.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: July 1, 2025 Blackboxstocks Inc.
   
  By:  /s/ Gust Kepler
    Gust Kepler
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What is the call premium on Barclays' Autocallable Lookback Notes (VXZ filing)?

If automatically called on 27 Aug 2026, holders receive $1,118 per $1,000 Note, an 11.80% premium.

How does the lookback feature work for these S&P 500-linked Notes?

Performance thresholds reference the lowest S&P 500 close from 27 Jun – 25 Jul 2025; this value sets both call and barrier levels.

What happens if the S&P 500 falls below the 80% barrier at maturity?

Investors lose principal 1-for-1 with the index decline below the Lookback Underlier Value, up to a total loss.

Are the Notes protected against Barclays’ insolvency?

No. They are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and subject to U.K. regulatory bail-in, meaning principal can be written down.

Why is the estimated value lower than the $1,000 issue price?

The $981.70 estimate reflects sales commissions, hedging costs and Barclays’ internal funding rates, which reduce intrinsic value.

Will investors receive dividends from the S&P 500 constituents?

No; dividend yield on the index is forgone because the Notes track price return only.
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