Franklin Resources, Inc. has released an amendment to its Form 8.3 disclosure, revealing its position in Barratt Developments PLC. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, provides key information about the interests and short positions held by Franklin Resources, Inc. in Barratt Developments PLC's relevant securities. As of the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure, Franklin Resources, Inc. owned and/or controlled 38,983,779 relevant securities, representing 4.00% of the total.

The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings by Franklin Resources, Inc. in Barratt Developments PLC's relevant securities. This includes the purchase and sale of 10p ordinary shares at various prices per unit. Additionally, the disclosure mentions the transfer in of discretionary holdings of 10p ordinary shares and ADR (1:2).

Furthermore, the disclosure states that Franklin Resources, Inc. is making disclosures in respect of another party to the offer, Redrow plc. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure concludes with contact information for Franklin Resources, Inc. and a note about the requirement for public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code to be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

This disclosure provides valuable insights into the position and recent dealings of Franklin Resources, Inc. in Barratt Developments PLC, offering transparency to the market and stakeholders.