BNP Paribas SA has disclosed its position in Ascential plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of 22/08/2024, BNP Paribas SA holds 2.26% of the relevant securities of Ascential plc, representing 4,608,253 securities. Additionally, they have cash-settled derivatives and stock-settled derivatives, with a total interest of 2.27% and short positions of -1.70%. The disclosed dealings include the purchase of 135 securities at 5.7200 GBP per unit and the sale of 92 securities at 5.7350 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, and no supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached. The disclosure was made to a Regulatory Information Service on 23/08/2024. For further details, the Compliance Control Room at BNP Paribas SA can be contacted at 0207 595 9695.