BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.09% ownership of Ascential plc, representing 10,383,175 ordinary shares. Additionally, they hold a 0.37% short position through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 758,815 securities. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, such as the purchase of 520 1.7p ordinary shares at GBP 5.6800 per unit and the reduction of a short position in cash-settled derivatives by 74,982 securities at the same price. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The disclosure was made on 12 August 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Jana Blumenstein, reachable at +44 20 7743 3650.