The Bank of Nova Scotia has disclosed a 1.33% interest in Ascential Plc, representing 2,705,555 ordinary shares. The disclosure includes a sale of 3,800 ordinary shares at a price of 5.62 GBP per unit. Additionally, the disclosure mentions a cash-settled derivative transaction involving a total return swap, reducing a short position with the same number of reference securities and price 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 disclosure was made on 25th July 2024.
For further details, the contact person is Jerone Grey, and the telephone number is 02073921128. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.