Franklin Resources, Inc. has disclosed its position in Barratt Developments plc, representing 4.60% of the company's 10p ordinary shares. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that Franklin Resources, Inc. owns and/or controls 44,789,011 relevant securities. The disclosure also includes details of a sale of 362 securities at a price of 5.00 GBP per unit. Additionally, there is a transfer in of discretionary holdings of 48 ADR (1:2) at an undisclosed price per unit.

The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Cathy Johnson, who can be reached at 954-527-7580 or [email protected]. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation regarding the Code's disclosure requirements.