Ascential PLC has issued 1,383 ordinary shares of 1.7 pence each in satisfaction of the exercise of options under Ascential's Sharesave plan. As of the date of the announcement, the company has 203,768,215 ordinary shares in issue, all of which are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Each share carries the right to one vote, and there are no shares held in treasury, resulting in a total of 203,768,215 voting rights.

The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of the Ascential Shares is GB00BQFH6320. Enquiries can be directed to Ascential plc at +44 (0)20 7657 8950, where Phillip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, and Mandy Gradden, Chief Financial Officer, can be reached. BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs International are listed as joint financial advisers and brokers to Ascential.

The announcement also includes disclosure requirements of the Code, detailing the obligations of persons interested in relevant securities of an offeree company or securities exchange offeror. It outlines the rules for making Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures, as well as the requirements for persons acting in concert. Opening Position Disclosures must be made by the offeree company and any offeror, while Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, any offeror, and any persons acting in concert with them.

This announcement provides essential information about Ascential PLC's recent issuance of ordinary shares, the total number of shares in issue, and the disclosure requirements of the Code for interested parties. It also includes contact details for inquiries and the company's joint financial advisers and brokers.