Barclays PLC has released an amended Form 8.3, replacing the previous form released on 24th July 2024. The disclosure relates to Ascential plc and includes details of the interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree. As of 23rd July 2024, Barclays PLC holds 866,461 (0.42%) relevant securities and 2,106,618 (1.03%) cash-settled derivatives. The form also details recent purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary securities by Barclays PLC.

The disclosure further includes cash-settled derivative transactions, including opening long and short positions, increasing and decreasing long positions, and increasing short positions. The transactions involve various quantities of 1.7p ordinary securities and different price per unit references. The form provides a comprehensive overview of Barclays PLC's dealings and positions related to Ascential plc's securities.

This amended Form 8.3 by Barclays PLC offers a detailed insight into their interests, short positions, and recent dealings with Ascential plc's securities, providing transparency and compliance with the Takeover Code.