December 21, 2012

Barclays Bank PLC (the Company”) has notified CNSX that the maturity date of its 6 year Extendible Step-Up Note Series I-37 (the “Note”) will not be extended.

The Notes will mature on the Initial Maturity Date of December 21, 2012.

Note: Barclays 6 Year Extendible Step-up Note Series I-37
Symbol: BBP.DB.A
Maturity Date: Extendible
Initial Maturity Date: December 21, 2012
Cusip: 06739ZDD6
ISIN: CA06739ZDD65
Currency: CAD

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