Marathon Asset Management Limited has disclosed its position in Barratt Developments Plc, representing 1.24% of the company's ordinary shares. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that Marathon Asset Management Limited owns and/or controls 12,117,936 ordinary shares of Barratt Developments Plc. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, such as the sale of 9,530 ordinary shares at a price of 4.6400 per unit and the sale of 1,732 ordinary shares at a price of 4.7044 per unit.

The disclosure further states that Marathon Asset Management Limited does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,125,380 shares that are included in the total disclosed. Additionally, the disclosure confirms that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives between Marathon Asset Management Limited and any other party.

The disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of Marathon Asset Management Limited's interests and short positions in Barratt Developments Plc, offering transparency in line with regulatory requirements. This information is crucial for investors and market participants to understand the ownership and control of relevant securities, as well as recent dealings by significant stakeholders in Barratt Developments Plc.