U.K. Bank Barclays PLC (BCS) said Monday it has held talks with a number of parties, including BlackRock (BLK), about both iShares and Barclays Global Investors, or BGI.

MAIN FACTS:

-Barclays has received other proposals for iShares and the broader BGI business.

-Barclays has had discussions with a number of parties, including with BlackRock, about both iShares and BGI.

-The discussions are not yet concluded and there are a number of significant open issues which could affect the nature and terms of any transaction.

-There is no certainty that these discussions will result in Barclays concluding a different transaction than that announced on April 9 with CVC regarding iShares.

-Barclays will update the market further upon the conclusion of the"go-shop" process it agreed with CVC and in any event no later than June 19.

 
-By London Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; +44 (0)20 7842 9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com