The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure related to Ascential plc. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, provides key information about the interests and short positions held by The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Ascential plc's relevant securities. As of the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure, The Vanguard Group, Inc. owned and/or controlled 10,538,510 relevant securities, representing 5.17% of the total. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a sale of 1,008 securities at a price of 5.72 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also indicates that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives between The Vanguard Group, Inc. and any other party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer. Furthermore, no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The release of this Form 8.3 disclosure by The Vanguard Group, Inc. provides transparency and important information about its interests and dealings in Ascential plc's relevant securities, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code. This disclosure is a crucial part of the regulatory framework that ensures transparency and fairness in the trading of securities.