BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its position in Ascential plc, representing 5.04% of the company's 1.7p ordinary shares. The disclosure, made on 30th July 2024, includes the ownership and control of 10,284,698 relevant securities and cash-settled derivatives of 994,555. Additionally, BlackRock has engaged in transactions involving the purchase of 974 securities at GBP 5.7200 per unit and cash-settled derivative transactions, including increasing short positions.

The disclosure also confirms that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Jana Blumenstein, with a telephone number of +44 20 7743 3650.

This disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of BlackRock's position in Ascential plc, including the number of relevant securities owned and controlled, as well as details of recent dealings. It offers valuable insight into the current state of ownership and trading activities related to Ascential plc's securities.