BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.09% interest in Ascential plc, representing 10,381,194 ordinary shares. Additionally, they hold a 0.41% short position through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 846,734 securities. The disclosure, made on 7 August 2024, also includes details of a cash-settled derivative transaction involving a reduction in short position by 15,730 securities at a price of GBP 5.6800 per unit.

The disclosure further states that there are no indemnity or dealing arrangements, nor any agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Jana Blumenstein, reachable at +44 20 7743 3650.

This disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and is publicly available for consultation. For further details, the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit can be contacted at +44 (0)20 7638 0129, and the Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.