Ascential PLC has announced the grant of free shares under the Share Incentive Plan (SIP) to its Executive Directors, Philip Thomas and Mandy Gradden. Each director has been awarded 300 ordinary shares under the SIP, which is an all-employee share plan. The awards are in line with the Remuneration Policy approved in 2023 and will be disclosed in the next year's Directors' Remuneration Report.

The details of the transactions, including the names of the persons discharging managerial responsibilities, the nature of the transaction, and the date of the transaction, have been provided in the announcement. The ordinary shares were granted at a price of £0, and the transaction took place in London on 27 June 2024.

This news reflects the company's commitment to its Remuneration Policy and its efforts to align with the Share Incentive Plan, ensuring that the Executive Directors are included in the all-employee share plan.