JPMorgan Asset Management has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding Ascential plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 12th August 2024, reveals that JPMorgan Asset Management holds 1.52% of the 1.7p ordinary shares of Ascential plc, representing 3,096,699 securities. The disclosure also includes details of a recent purchase of 60 securities at a price of 5.6800 GBP per unit.

The disclosure does not include any cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or other dealings, and there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements or agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure.

For further information, the contact person is Natasha Mondon, and the telephone number provided is 01202 325175. 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.