However , on 5 October 2007 Barclays announced that it had abandoned its bid , citing inadequate support by ABN shareholders .
In March 2007 , Barclays announced plans to merge with ABN AMRO , the largest bank in the Netherlands .
On 5 October 2007 Barclays announced that Barclays had abandoned Barclays ' bid , citing inadequate support bank ABN shareholders .
In March 2007 , Barclays announced plans to merge with ABN AMRO , the largest bank in the Netherlands .