Barclays PLC

Outlook

(27/04/06) AGM: ch - "...building on the strong momentum we brought into the year"

(21/02/06) Prelim Report: ce - "...it is more important still to be able to that a portfolio of good businesses, along with a growing geographical presence and the talent of great people, position us well for the future"

(29/11/05) ANN: ce - "...2005 full year earnings per share to be broadly in line with market consensus"

(05/08/05) Interim Report: ce - "We made good progress in all the main elements of the group's strategy, particularly our international growth plans"

(26/05/05) ANN: "In line with guidance given in February 2005, Barclays continues to target double digit income growth with expense growth broadly in line with income growth"

(28/04/05) ANN: ch - "In all areas, we are committed to improve further in future years"

(10/03/05) Annual Report: ch - "We look forward to the future with confidence"

2nd May 2006