Barclays PLC has disclosed a 1.14% ownership of Ascential PLC's relevant securities, representing 2,313,885 shares, and a 0.24% interest through cash-settled derivatives. The disclosure also includes detailed information on the purchase and sale of Ascential PLC's 1.7p ordinary shares, along with cash-settled derivative transactions. The transactions were carried out on 8th August 2024, with Barclays PLC purchasing a significant number of shares at varying prices and also engaging in cash-settled derivative transactions related to Ascential PLC's securities.

The disclosure provides a comprehensive breakdown of the purchase and sale of Ascential PLC's 1.7p ordinary shares, including the number of securities and the price per unit for each transaction. Additionally, it outlines the nature of the cash-settled derivative transactions, such as SWAP and CFD, along with the number of reference securities and the price per unit for each transaction.

Barclays PLC's disclosure under Form 8.3 of the Takeover Code offers a detailed insight into their recent dealings and positions in Ascential PLC's relevant securities. This information is crucial for investors and market analysts to understand the current ownership and trading activities related to Ascential PLC's shares.