FIL Limited, a company based in Bermuda, has acquired 5.02% of the voting rights in Ascential PLC. The acquisition was notified on May 10, 2024, and the total number of voting rights held in the issuer by FIL Limited is 22,390,801. This represents an increase from their previous position of 4.8% to the current 5.02% voting rights. The acquisition was made through various controlled undertakings, including FIL Financial Services Holdings Limited and FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, among others.
The notification indicates that FIL Limited holds the voting rights directly and indirectly through financial instruments. The acquisition of voting rights was made through a series of controlled undertakings, with FIL Limited holding 5.02% of the voting rights through each of these entities. The acquisition was completed on May 10, 2024.
This notification provides insight into the change in the ownership of voting rights within Ascential PLC, with FIL Limited now holding a 5.02% stake in the company.