BlackRock, Inc. has acquired voting rights in Ascential PLC, a UK issuer. The acquisition was notified on January 3, 2024, with a total of 5.79% of voting rights attached to shares, comprising 4.91% direct voting rights and 0.88% through financial instruments. This amounts to a total of 25,849,910 voting rights held in the issuer.
The notification also details the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities, BlackRock, Inc. This includes various entities such as BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc., BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., BlackRock International Holdings, Inc., and others.
The acquisition of voting rights by BlackRock, Inc. in Ascential PLC indicates a significant interest in the company's operations and strategic direction. This move may have implications for Ascential PLC's corporate governance and shareholder structure, potentially influencing decision-making processes within the organization.