Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc has released a Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) public dealing disclosure related to Ascential plc. The report details the dealings undertaken on 7th August 2024. The transactions include purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares, with 319,875 shares purchased at a price range of 5.6628 GBP to 5.6850 GBP and 114,531 shares sold at a range of 5.6650 GBP to 5.6900 GBP. Additionally, there were numerous cash-settled derivative transactions, including increasing and reducing long and short positions, with varying quantities and prices per unit.

The report also includes information on stock-settled derivative transactions, but it states "N/A" for this section. Furthermore, the disclosure mentions that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The disclosure was made on 8th August 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Craig Horsley, with a telephone number of +44 141 245-7736.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the trading activities conducted by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc in relation to Ascential plc, offering insight into the recent market activities and positions taken by the exempt principal trader.