Ascential PLC has issued 133,687 ordinary shares of 1.7 pence each, bringing the total number of voting rights to 203,905,868. The shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Each share carries the right to one vote, and the company does not hold any shares in treasury at the date of the announcement. 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, BofA Securities at +44 (0)20 7628 1000, and Goldman Sachs International at +44 (0) 20 7774 1000.

The announcement also includes disclosure requirements of the Code, specifying the obligations for persons interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or any securities exchange offeror. It outlines the rules for Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures, as well as the requirements for offeree companies, offerors, and persons acting in concert with them to make these disclosures.

This announcement provides essential information about Ascential PLC's recent issuance of ordinary shares and the associated disclosure requirements under the Code, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory obligations.