Barclays PLC has disclosed a position in Ascential PLC, representing 1.84% of the relevant securities. The disclosure includes 1.08% in cash-settled derivatives and 0.76% in relevant securities owned and/or controlled. The dealings by the exempt principal trader include both purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary securities. The purchases range from 1,553 to 337,500 securities at prices between 5.6150 and 5.6601 GBP, while the sales range from 21 to 279,281 securities at prices between 5.6150 and 5.6602 GBP.

Additionally, there are cash-settled derivative transactions involving SWAP and CFD, with various nature of dealings and quantities. The prices per unit for these transactions range from 5.6150 to 5.6605 GBP. The disclosure provides a detailed breakdown of the transactions, including the nature of the dealings and the number of relevant securities involved.

This disclosure by Barclays PLC provides insight into their recent dealings and positions in Ascential PLC, offering a comprehensive overview of their interests and short positions in the company's securities.