February 14, 2012

CNSX Markets (the "Exchange") has approved for listing Barclays PLC Extendible Step Up Deposit Notes, Series I-41 (the "Notes").

The Notes distributed under prospectus and pricing supplement will be sold by the Dealer through a selling agent on the Exchange at the Issue Price.  The Notes will be posted for trading on an "if, as and when issued" basis from February 15, 2012 until on or about February 24 2012.  The Notes will trade "interest flat" during this period. 

Trades during the period will settle on the Issue Date, February 28, 2012. 

The Notes are direct, unconditional, unsecured and unsubordinated debt obligations of the Company.

Interest 

The Company will pay interest semi-annually during the term of the  Notes, calculated based on a 360 day year consisting of twelve 30 day months. The initial term of the Notes will end on August 28, 2012, the Initial Maturity Date. The Company may, at its option, on the Initial Maturity Date and on each semi-annual Extended Maturity Date thereafter on which the Notes are outstanding, extend the Maturity Date of the Notes to the next subsequent Extended Maturity Date or to the Final Maturity Date if applicable, at the interest rate below in respect of the relevant Extension Period.

Interest Rate to the Initial Maturity Date 

From and including February 28, 2012 to but excluding August 28, 2012 -- 4.00%

Interest Rate – August 28, 2012 to February 28, 2022 (subject to extension of the term of the Notes by the Company) 

From and including August 28, 2012 to but excluding February 28, 2016 -- 4.00%
From and including February 28, 2016 to but excluding February 28, 2020-- 4.25%
From and including February 28, 2020 to but excluding February 28, 2022-- 4.50%

Principal Protection: 100%, if the Notes are held to the Maturity Date.

Payment at Maturity: The Principal Amount will be repaid on the Maturity Date.

Further details and the prospectus for the Notes will be available in the CNSX Listings Disclosure Hall.

If, As and When Issued Trading: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 through February 24, 2012 (for settlement February 28, 2012)
Issue Date: February 28, 2012
Dealer: Stuart Investment Management Limited

Symbol: BBP.DB.C
CUSIP: 06739ZDH7
ISIN: CA06739ZDH79
Currency:CAD

If you have any questions or require further information please contact Radhika at (416) 572-2000 X 2435 or E-mail:radhika.ramkarran@cnsx.ca