Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333-145845
July 29, 2008
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PRINCIPAL
PROTECTED
NOTES
Principal Protected
notes
WHAT ARE
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES?
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES PROVIDE INVESTORS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO
BENEFIT
FROM APPRECIATION OF A REFERENCE ASSET, WHILE PROTECTING THE INVESTED PRINCIPAL.
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES ARE ISSUED BY BARCLAYS BANK PLC. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR
INVESTORS WHO ARE LOOKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPRECIATION OF A REFERENCE ASSET
WHILE AT THE SAME TIME MITIGATING THE DOWNSIDE MARKET RISK ASSOCIATED WITH
OWNING THAT REFERENCE ASSET.
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED STRUCTURES MAY PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO A WIDE RANGE OF REFERENCE
ASSET CLASSES INCLUDING
EQUITIES, INFLATION, COMMODITIES, INTEREST RATES, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE AND HYBRIDS.
in ORDER TO RECEIVE PRINCIPAL PROTECTION ON THE NOTES, THE INVESTMENT MUST BE HELD
TO MATURITY. typically, PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES HAVE ONE TO FIVE YEAR MATURITIES;
HOWEVER, THE TERM COULD VARY DEPENDING ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE note. if HELD UNTIL
MATURITY, THE PRINCIPAL PROTECTED notes WILL RETURN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT,
AS WELL AS THE APPRECIATION, IF ANY, OF THE REFERENCE ASSET.
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED notes MAY BE USED AS MEANS OF PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION FOR
INVESTORS, AS THEY COMBINE BOTH PRINCIPAL-BASED AND PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPONENTS.
in RETURN FOR THE
POTENTIAL OF MARKET PARTICIPATION, PRINCIPAL PROTECTED notes GENERALLY
DO NOT PAY A SCHEDULED COUPON, BUT OFFER A SINGLE
PAYMENT AT MATURITY.
the PAYOUT ON THE PRINCIPAL PROTECTED notes VARIES AND CAN BE TAILORED TO SATISFY
THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE SPECIFIC INVESTOR.
THE HIGHLY DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT OF TODAY’S FINANCIAL MARKETS CREATES
NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR INVESTORS. As A RESULT, INVESTORS ARE LOOKING FOR INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE RISK AND MAXIMIZE RETURN ON THEIR PORTFOLIOS. a GROWING NUMBER OF INVESTORS ARE SEEKING
UNIQUE, SOPHISTICATED STRATEGIES THAT COULD HELP THEM MEET THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS. there IS AN INCREASING NEED FOR EFFICIENT FINANCIAL PRODUCTS THAT MAY ALLOW INVESTORS TO REALIZE HIGHER YIELDS, REDUCE THEIR RISK EXPOSURE AND ACHIEVE ACCESS TO A
WIDER RANGE OF ASSET CLASSES, SUCH AS INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES, COMMODITIES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND VARIOUS MARKET INDICES. Due TO THIS GROWING NEED, Structured Investments have become A KEY DRIVER IN TODAY’S GLOBAL MARKETS.
STRUCTURED INVESTMENTS CAN HELP INVESTORS MEET THEIR SPECIFIC FINANCIAL GOALS AND PROVIDE GREATER DIVERSIFICATION TO THEIR INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIOS. Structured Investments ENCOMPASS A VARIETY OF STRUCTURES AND TERMS. the MOST TYPICAL ARE
Structured Notes WHICH
CONSIST OF A DEBT SECURITY LINKED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF
A REFERENCE ASSET (EQUITY, BASKET OF EQUITIES, EQUITY INDEX,
COMMODITY, COMMODITY
INDEX OR FOREIGN CURRENCY). among THE VARIETY OF STRUCTURES AVAILABLE, MOST AIM TO HELP INVESTORS
ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL (E.G. PRINCIPAL PROTECTED Notes), GENERATE HIGHER YIELDS (E.G. Reverse Convertible Notes) OR PARTICIPATE IN ENHANCED RETURNS (E.g. Super Tracksm Notes).
HOW DO PRINCIPAL
PROTECTED NOTES WORK?
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OF THE INVESTED
PRINCIPAL, AS WELL AS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY POTENTIAL GAINS ON THE
REFERENCE ASSET.
Therefore, PRINCIPAL PROTECTED Notes CAN BE THOUGHT OF AS BEING COMPRISED
OF TWO COMPONENTS:
ZERO-COUPON BOND—PROVIDES FOR THE PRINCIPAL RETURN
CALL OPTION ON THE REFERENCE ASSET—ALLOWS
INVESTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POTENTIAL APPRECIATION OF THE REFERENCE ASSET
SCENARIO 1*
If AT MATURITY THE VALUE OF THE REFERENCE ASSET HAS APPRECIATED RELATIVE TO ITS VALUE AT THE INCEPTION OF THE TRADE, THE INVESTOR WILL
RECEIVE:
100% OF THE PRINCIPAL BACK, PLUS
A PERCENTAGE OF THE RETURN OF THE REFERENCE ASSET (THE PERCENTAGE IS DETERMINED
BY THE PARTICIPATION RATE ESTABLISHED BY THE TERMS OF THE TRADE AS DEFINED IN THE
PRICING SUPPLEMENT FILED
WITH THE sec PRIOR TO THE Note ISSUANCE DATE).
SCENARIO 1*
THE INVESTOR PARTICIPATES IN THE PRICE
APPRECIATION OF THE REFERENCE ASSET+
RECEIVES THE FULL PRINCIPAL BACK.
SCENARIO 2*
THE INVESTOR RECEIVES THE FULL
PRINCIPAL BACK.
THIS EXAMPLE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEED RETURN OR PERFORMANCE.
*THE NOTES ARE INTENDED TO BE HELD TO MATURITY. THE INVESTOR MAY RECEIVE LESS, AND POSSIBLY SIGNIFICANTLY LESS, THAN THE AMOUNT
INVESTED IF THE INVESTOR SELLS THE NOTES PRIOR TO MATURITY. THE INVESTOR SHOULD BE WILLING TO HOLD THE NOTES UNTIL
MATURITY.
PrinciPal Protected notes
SCENARIO 2*
If at maturity the reference asset has not appreciated or has
declined relative to its value at the inception of the trade, the investor will receive: 100% of the principal back
This
example is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed return or performance.
participation rate
the participation rate is the rate at which the investor participates in the appreciation of the reference asset. For example, a participation rate of 100% implies that a 10% increase in the value of the reference asset will result in a 10% gain on
a Principal Protected Note. Subsequently, a participation rate of 150% implies a 15% gain on the Principal Protected Note for every 10% increase in the value of the reference asset. The participation rate may vary depending on the structure of the
Principal Protected Note, as well as other variables of the structure, such as the reference asset, tenor, maximum return level, etc.
how do principal protected notes perform at maturity? assuming the Principal Protected Note is held to maturity, there are several possible scenarios that can occur, based on the performance of the reference asset. The following
provides an overview of each of these possible scenarios:
Hypothetical Example
A Principal Protected Note linked to XYZ asset with a participation rate of 150% and a principal amount of $1,000.
*The Notes are intended to be held to maturity. The investor may receive less, and possibly significantly less, than the amount invested
if the investor sells the Notes prior to maturity. The investor should be willing to hold the Notes until maturity.
Change in the value
of the Calculation of Return Return on the Notes reference asset +50% (Asset appreciation x participation rate x $1,750 (75% gain on principal) + 100% of the principal amount the original investment) (50% x 150% x $1000) + $1000 +20%(Asset
appreciation x participation rate x $1,300 (30% gain on principal) + 100% of the principal amount the original investment) (20% x 150% x $1000) + $1000 0% (Asset appreciation x participation rate x $1,000 principal) + 100% of the principal amount
(the original investment) (0% x 150% x $1000) + $1000 –20% (Asset appreciation x participation rate x $1,000 principal) + 100% of the principal amount (the original investment) (0% x 150% x $1000) + $1000 –50% (Asset appreciation x
participation rate x $1,000 principal) + 100% of the principal amount (the original investment) (0% x 150% x $1000) + $1000
This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed return or performance.
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES
Payout variations
the payout structure of a Principal Protected Note may vary and can be designed to satisfy specific investment goals. Hypothetical
examples of two typical payout structures—Participation Notes and Digital Plus Notes—are provided below: Hypothetical Example 1—Participation Note* The note is 100% Principal Protected.
Terms Tenor: 2.5 years
Underlying: FX – EUR/USD (bullish USD, bearish EUR)
Participation Rate: 100%
Payout at maturity The structure provides the greater of: 100% principal 100% principal +(100% principal x participation rate x
performance of the reference asset)
This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed
return or performance. Hypothetical Example 2—Digital Plus Note* The Note is 100% Principal Protected. The structure provides: A fixed coupon (e.g. 25%) payment if the reference asset performance is greater or equal to zero and less than the
fixed percentage (e.g. 25%) Full participation if the market return is greater than the fixed percentage (e.g. 25%) 100% principal return if the market return is negative
*The Notes are intended to be held to maturity. The investor may receive less, and possibly significantly less, than the amount invested if the investor sells the Notes prior to maturity. The investor
should be willing to hold the Notes until maturity.
USD Terms
Tenor: 3.5 years
Underlying: Natural Gas (33%),
Nickel (33%), Zinc (33%)
Payout at maturity
If the basket performance is <0%,
Payout = 100% principal
If the basket performance is 0% to 25%,
Payout = 25% coupon + 100% principal If the basket performance is >25%, Payout = basket performance + 100% principal
This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed return or performance.
benefits and risks of principal protected notes
Benefits Principal
protection of up to 100% if the Notes are held to maturity The Notes provide an opportunity for an investor to participate in the appreciation of the reference asset The Notes may be used for portfolio diversification, as they can be linked to a
variety of asset classes Risks Depending on the market conditions, the Notes may not pay more than the principal amount The Notes generally do not provide interest, dividend payments or voting rights For an investor to participate in full
appreciation, if any, the Notes have to be held to maturity
PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES
is this the right investment for you? The Notes may be the right investment for you if: You are willing to give up full exposure to the
movements in the reference asset in order to receive full/partial principal protection You are looking to avoid losses on your portfolio, and are not focused on receiving full market exposure You are looking to diversify your portfolio with some
degree of market exposure You are prepared to hold the Notes to maturity The Notes may not be the right investment for you if: You are looking to receive identical payout as you would receive from the direct investment in the reference asset You are
not prepared to hold the Notes until maturity You seek an investment for which there will be an active secondary market
certain risk considerations
You should carefully consider, among many things, the “Risk Factors”
section in the applicable Prospectus.
Market Risk
The return on the Principal Protected Notes is dependent on movements in the level, value or price of the reference asset (equity, basket
of equities, equity index, commodity, commodity index or foreign currency). Thus, changes in the levels, values or prices of the reference asset will determine the amount of potential interest payable on the Notes. If the reference asset declines or
remains unchanged, your return will be only the full principal amount.
The investor should be willing to hold the Notes
until maturity. If the investor sells the Notes before maturity, the investor may have to do so at a substantial discount from the issue price, and as a result, the investor may suffer substantial losses.
© 2008,
Barclays Bank PLC. All rights reserved. The price, if any, at which the investor will be able to sell the Notes prior to maturity may be substantially less than the amount originally invested in the Notes, depending upon the level, value or price of
the reference asset at the time of the sale. Liquidity There may be little or no secondary market for the Notes. Barclays Capital Inc. and other affiliates of Barclays Bank PLC intend to engage in limited purchase and resale transactions. If they
do, however, they are not required to do so and may stop at anytime, and there may not be a trading market in this product. If the investor sells the Notes prior to maturity, the investor may have to sell them at a substantial loss. The investor
should be willing to hold the Notes to maturity. Price Volatility Movements in the levels, values or prices of the reference assets or their respective components are unpredictable and volatile, and are influenced by complex and interrelated
political, economic, financial, regulatory, geographic, judicial and other factors. As a result, it is impossible to predict whether the levels, values or prices of the reference assets will rise or fall during the term of the Notes. Changes in the
levels, values or prices of the reference assets will determine the payment at maturity on the Notes. Therefore, these changes may result in a loss of the invested principal. As the Notes are linked to reference assets that may be unpredictable and
volatile, we cannot guarantee that these changes will be beneficial to the investor, and therefore the investor may receive less than the amount he or she initially invested in the Notes.
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in these materials is illustrative and no assurance is given that any indicated returns, performance or results will be achieved. Barclays Bank PLC has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus and a prospectus supplement)with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the offering to which this free writing prospectus relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, dated August 31, 2007, the prospectus supplement dated September 4, 2007, the
index supplement dated September 4, 2007, the information supplement dated December 12, 2007 and other documents Barclays Bank PLC has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Barclays Bank PLC and this offering. Buyers should rely
upon the prospectus, prospectus supplement, index supplement, information supplement and any relevant free writing prospectus or pricing supplement for complete details. You may get these documents and other documents Barclays Bank PLC has filed for
free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Barclays Bank PLC or any agent or dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you the prospectus, prospectus supplement, index supplement, information
supplement, free writing prospectus, if any, and final pricing
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unanticipated market developments, risk of counterparty or issuer default, risk of adverse events involving any underlying reference asset, entity or index and risk of illiquidity. In certain transactions, counterparties may lose their entire
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