San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/09/2014 -- An investigation on behalf of investors of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) shares over potential securities laws violations by Barclays PLC and certain of its directors and officers in connection certain financial statements was announced.

Investors who purchased shares of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) concerning whether a series of statements by Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

According to a news report the NY Attorney General filed a lawsuit on June 25, 2014 against Barclays accusing the bank of giving an unfair edge in the U.S. to high frequency trading clients, even as it claimed to be protecting large investors from such traders. Shares of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) declined from $16.28 per share on June 19, 2014 to $14.44 per share on June 26, 2014.

Barclays PLC reported that its Net Loss of $624.00 million in 2012 turned into a Net Income of $540.00 million in 2013. Shares of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) grew from $9.91 per share in July 2012 to as high as $20.03 per share in May 2013.

Those who purchased shares of Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com