Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS) has disclosed the progressive repurchase and cancellation of 53,232,994 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange since its buy-back programme launched on 29 July 2026.
The transactions were executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, with all purchased shares designated for cancellation rather than being held in treasury.
The volume weighted average price across the entire programme since inception stands at 510.6760p per ordinary share, reflecting purchases made across multiple weeks of trading activity.
Daily trading volumes throughout the programme ranged from approximately 1.9 million shares to more than 3.5 million shares, with pricing fluctuating across a meaningful range during the period.
The highest volume weighted average daily price recorded was 526.4187p per share, achieved on 6 August 2026, while the lowest was 490.5718p per share, recorded on 21 August 2026.
Following the most recent round of cancellations announced on 24 August 2026, Barclays’ issued share capital and total voting rights stand at 13,455,858,149 ordinary shares, down from 13,498,162,168 at the programme’s outset.
No ordinary shares are held in treasury, meaning the full reduction in share count reflects shares permanently retired from circulation.
The 13,455,858,149 figure now serves as the denominator for shareholders and others calculating notification obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Separately, Barclays notified the market that an additional 1,165,590 ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, covering the period from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.
The buy-back programme operates in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as incorporated into domestic law through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Barclays describes its strategic vision as becoming the UK-centred leader in global finance, operating through consumer, corporate, wealth, investment banking and US consumer divisions.
The programme’s SEC disclosure was filed on Form 6-K and accepted by EDGAR on 1 September 2026, signed by Garth Wright, Assistant Secretary of Barclays PLC.
