T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and its affiliates have disclosed their interests and short positions in Ascential Plc, representing 6.48% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made on 8th August 2024, indicates that they own 13,227,290 relevant securities. Additionally, they have conducted sales of 1,387,428 securities at a price of 5.673 GBP per unit. The disclosure also states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Ellen York, with a provided telephone number.

This disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and is a public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure by a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more. It provides key information about the interests and short positions in Ascential Plc held by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and its affiliates, as well as details of any dealings conducted. The disclosure is a regulatory requirement and is aimed at ensuring transparency and providing relevant information to the market and investors.