Bank of America Corporation has acquired voting rights in Ascential PLC, crossing the threshold on March 21, 2024. The total positions of Bank of America Corporation in Ascential PLC amount to 6.419394% of voting rights, with 2.491964% attached to shares and 3.927430% through financial instruments. The financial instruments include various swaps with expiration dates ranging from April 2024 to February 2028, collectively representing 3.583396% of voting rights.
The acquisition of voting rights is attributed to Bank of America Corporation and its controlled undertakings, including Merrill Lynch International, Bank of America, National Association, and BofA Securities Europe SA. These entities collectively hold 5.512802% of voting rights through financial instruments, indicating a significant influence on Ascential PLC.
This notification, made on March 22, 2024, signifies a notable change in the ownership structure of Ascential PLC, with Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries now holding substantial voting rights in the company.