Janus Henderson Group plc has disclosed a 3.68% interest in Ascential plc, representing 7,488,379 shares, and a 0.98% interest through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 9,489,556 shares. The company also revealed the purchase of 41,749 ordinary shares of Ascential plc at a price of GBP 5.67000 per unit. Additionally, Janus Henderson Group plc increased its long position in Ascential plc by 31,277 shares through a cash-settled derivative transaction at a price of GBP 5.68750 per unit.

The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is John Baker, with a telephone number of 020 7818 3064. The disclosure was made on 06 August 2024, in accordance with Rule 8 of the Code.