Goldman Sachs International has made an amendment to its public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognized intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity. The amendment is due to the amendment of Equity transactions, and the disclosure made on 5th August for dealings on 2nd August has been updated. The form provides key information about the exempt principal trader, including the name of the offeror/offeree (Ascential PLC), the date of dealing undertaken (02 August 2024), and details of the dealings.

The form details the purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares, including the total number of securities, highest and lowest price per unit paid/received, as well as cash-settled derivative transactions and stock-settled derivative transactions. It also includes information about other dealings, indemnity and other dealing arrangements, and agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The disclosure was made on 9th August 2024, and contact information for further inquiries is provided.

This form is in accordance with Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code and provides a comprehensive overview of the exempt principal trader's dealings in Ascential PLC's securities, offering transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.