Franklin Resources, Inc. has disclosed a 4.60% interest in Barratt Developments plc, representing 44,815,555 ordinary shares. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, also includes dealings in the relevant securities. The company has purchased 2,040 securities at 5.21 USD per unit and sold 174 securities at the same price. Additionally, there has been a transfer in of discretionary holdings of 36 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 the disclosure is Cathy Johnson, and the contact number is 954-527-7580, with the email address [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 in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.