Barclays PLC has disclosed a 1.32% total interest in ASCENTIAL PLC, representing 1.24% in short positions and 0.91% in owned and/or controlled relevant securities. The disclosure, made on 5th August 2024, includes the purchase and sale of 1.7p ordinary shares, with varying quantities and prices per unit. Additionally, there are cash-settled derivative transactions involving SWAP and CFD, with both increasing and decreasing long and short positions.