Barclays PLC has released an amendment to its Form 8.3, disclosing its position in Ascential plc. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that Barclays PLC owns and/or controls 1.45% of the relevant securities of Ascential plc. This includes 1.7p ordinary shares and cash-settled derivatives. The disclosure also details a series of purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares by Barclays PLC, along with cash-settled derivative transactions.