Barclays PLC (Barclays) is a global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services. The Company�s operations include its overseas offices, subsidiaries and associates. The Company operates in eight segments: UK Retail and Business Banking (UK RBB), Europe Retail and Business Banking (Europe RBB), Africa Retail and Business Banking (Africa RBB), Barclaycard, Barclays Investment Bank, Barclays Corporate Banking, Wealth and Investment Management, and Head Office and Other Operations. In October 2011, the Company sold its retail and commercial banking operations business in Russia, Barclays Bank LLC. In April 2012, its investment banking division is combining its corporate finance and mergers and acquisition groups. In July 2012, it sold 90.4% of Sweden-based carbon project developer Tricorona back to the Company's management.