The Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) disclosure by Numis Securities Limited on August 22, 2024, pertains to their dealings in Ascential plc's securities. Numis Securities Limited, acting as an exempt principal trader, has disclosed their purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares of Ascential plc. The highest price per unit paid for the shares was 573.5983 GBX, and the lowest price per unit paid was 573.5980 GBX. They also sold the same number of shares at 574.0000 GBX per unit.

The disclosure does not include any cash-settled derivative transactions or stock-settled derivative transactions, including options. Furthermore, there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives between the exempt principal trader and any other person.

The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8 of the Takeover Code and must be reported to a Regulatory Information Service. For any queries regarding the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit can be consulted.

This disclosure provides insight into the recent trading activities involving Ascential plc's securities and the involvement of Numis Securities Limited as an exempt principal trader. It offers transparency and compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth by the Takeover Code.