BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.10% interest in Ascential plc, representing 10,419,269 ordinary shares. Additionally, they hold a 0.24% short position through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 499,963 shares. The disclosure was made on 23 August 2024, and it includes details of the relevant securities owned and controlled by BlackRock, Inc.

The disclosure also includes information on dealings, such as reducing a short position in 1.7p ordinary shares through a cash-settled derivative transaction. Furthermore, the disclosure states that there are no indemnity or dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure is in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and has been made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation regarding the Code's disclosure requirements. The full details of the disclosure can be viewed on the Panel's website.