BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.08% interest in Ascential plc, representing 10,371,646 ordinary shares. Additionally, they have a 0.48% short position with 994,555 shares. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, such as the purchase of 23,482 1.7p ordinary shares at GBP 5.7100 per unit and the sale of 9,067 1.7p ordinary shares at GBP 5.7053 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 02 August 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Jana Blumenstein, reachable at +44 20 7743 3650.