BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.10% interest in Ascential plc, representing 10,419,269 ordinary shares. Additionally, they hold a 0.25% short position through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 515,391 shares. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, with BlackRock purchasing 10,408 and selling 35,766 1.7p ordinary shares at GBP 5.7250 per unit. 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 22 August 2024, and the contact person is Jana Blumenstein, reachable at +44 20 7743 3650.