Barclays PLC Files Schedule 13G/A Reporting 4.29% of SIMAW

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barclays PLC reported beneficial ownership of 987,436 shares of SIM Acquisition Corp. I common stock, equal to 4.29% of the class. The filing states Barclays has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, meaning it controls voting and disposition decisions for this position.

The Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) indicates the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control. The filing identifies Barclays Bank PLC as the subsidiary that acquired the securities. This disclosure documents a non-controlling, sub-5% stake rather than a strategic control position.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Barclays reports a routine, sub-5% stake in SIM Acquisition Corp. I with full voting and dispositive authority.

The 987,436-share holding, representing 4.29% of the class, is disclosed on a Schedule 13G/A and is described as acquired in the ordinary course of business. From a market-impact perspective, a sub-5% stake is typically viewed as informational rather than a change in control signal. The fact that Barclays reports sole voting and dispositive power clarifies operational control over the position but does not imply influence over corporate governance beyond normal shareholder rights.

Corporate Governance Expert

Disclosure clarifies ownership and authority but does not indicate intent to alter issuer control.

The filing explicitly states the position was not acquired to change or influence control and includes the statutory certification to that effect. Identification of Barclays Bank PLC as the subsidiary that acquired the securities provides transparency on the acquiring entity. For governance purposes, a 4.29% holding with sole voting power is noteworthy for recordkeeping and engagement tracking but falls short of thresholds that typically trigger formal governance leverage or change-of-control concerns.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

SIM ACQUISITION CORP I-A

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON-STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

G8431T101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G8431T101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Barclays PLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 987,436.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 987,436.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

987,436.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.29 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SIM ACQUISITION CORP I-A
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 78 SW 7th Street, Suite 500
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Barclays PLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1 Churchill Place, London - E14 5HP
(c)	Citizenship: X0
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON-STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: G8431T101
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 987436
(b)	Percent of class: 4.29 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 987436
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 987436
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Barclays Bank PLC
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Barclays PLC

Signature:	Ramya Rao
Name/Title:	Director
Date:	08/12/2025

FAQ

Who filed the Schedule 13G/A for SIMAW?

Barclays PLC filed the Schedule 13G/A reporting its holdings in SIM Acquisition Corp. I common stock.

How many SIMAW shares does Barclays own and what percent is that?

987,436 shares, representing 4.29% of the outstanding class.

Does Barclays have voting or dispositive power over the reported SIMAW shares?

Yes. The filing reports sole voting and sole dispositive power for 987,436 shares.

Was the stake acquired to influence control of SIM Acquisition Corp. I?

No. Item 10 certifies the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Which subsidiary is identified as having acquired the securities?

Barclays Bank PLC is identified as the subsidiary that acquired the securities being reported.

What type of filing is this and does it indicate an amendment?

Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) is the filing form indicated in the document.