Barclays PLC has disclosed a 2.65% interest in HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND LTD/THE FUND, representing 32,040,539 ordinary shares. Additionally, they have disclosed a 2.64% short position, with 31,919,094 ordinary shares. The disclosure also includes dealings made on 2nd July 2024, where Barclays PLC purchased a total of 233,165 ordinary shares at various prices ranging from 1.0219 GBP to 1.0259 GBP per unit and sold 108,031 ordinary shares at 1.0220 GBP per unit. Furthermore, they engaged in cash-settled derivative transactions, increasing their short position with 45,300 and 80,834 reference securities at 1.0240 GBP and 1.0259 GBP per unit, respectively.

The disclosure does not include any indemnity or other dealings arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

This disclosure provides insight into Barclays PLC's positions and dealings with HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND LTD/THE FUND, offering transparency regarding their interests, short positions, and recent transactions involving the company's securities.