Barclays PLC has released an amendment to its Form 8.3, disclosing its position in Ascential plc. The disclosure includes the interests and short positions in the relevant securities of Ascential plc, as well as details of purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares. The form also outlines cash-settled derivative transactions, including opening long and decreasing short positions, along with their respective quantities and prices per unit.

Barclays PLC currently owns and/or controls 1,733,948 relevant securities of Ascential plc, representing 0.84% of the total, and holds cash-settled derivatives and stock-settled derivatives. The disclosed purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares indicate a series of transactions, with varying quantities and prices per unit. Additionally, the form details cash-settled derivative transactions, including opening long and decreasing short positions, with their respective quantities and prices per unit.

This disclosure provides insight into Barclays PLC's recent dealings and positions in Ascential plc, offering transparency into their interests and short positions in the company's securities. The detailed breakdown of purchases, sales, and derivative transactions gives a comprehensive view of Barclays PLC's recent activities related to Ascential plc's securities.