Barclays PLC has disclosed its position in Ascential PLC, stating that it owns 1.85% of the company's relevant securities and has a short position of 0.20%. The disclosure includes details of the recent dealings by Barclays PLC, which involve both purchases and sales of Ascential PLC's 1.7p ordinary shares. The purchases range from 1,134 to 111,774 shares at prices between 5.6972 and 5.7111 GBP, while the sales involve quantities from 2 to 45,047 shares at prices between 5.6993 and 5.7100 GBP.

Additionally, Barclays PLC has engaged in cash-settled derivative transactions, including decreasing and increasing short and long positions, as well as opening short positions. The transactions involve various quantities of Ascential PLC's 1.7p ordinary shares at prices ranging from 5.7000 to 5.7111 GBP. The disclosure also indicates that there are no indemnity or other dealings arrangements related to relevant securities, and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

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