JPMorgan Chase & Co. has notified Ascential PLC of an acquisition of voting rights, crossing the threshold on February 1, 2024. The total voting rights held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its controlled undertakings in Ascential PLC amount to 5.222678%. This includes 4.428575% of direct voting rights and 0.794103% of voting rights through financial instruments.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s subsidiary, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, holds 4.428575% of direct voting rights in Ascential PLC. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds financial instruments, such as cash-settled equity swaps, which contribute to 0.794103% of voting rights in Ascential PLC.

The notification also includes details of the controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and financial instruments are effectively held, with J.P. Morgan Securities plc and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC being the main entities.

This notification provides transparency about the significant increase in voting rights held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its subsidiaries in Ascential PLC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and informing the market about the changes in major holdings.