T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., a major investment management firm, has notified Ascential PLC of an increase in its stake in the company. The notification, released on 28th March 2024, indicates that T. Rowe Price International Ltd, a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., now holds 8.987675% of the voting rights in Ascential PLC. This increase in stake was notified on 27th March 2024 and represents a change from the previous position of 5.07% of voting rights.

The details of the notification show that T. Rowe Price International Ltd holds 4.966540% of voting rights attached to shares and 4.021135% of voting rights through financial instruments. This increase in stake is significant, as it represents a substantial portion of the voting rights in Ascential PLC, with a total of 40050294 voting rights held in the issuer.

The notification also includes information about the financial instruments held by T. Rowe Price International Ltd, indicating that they have 17918721 voting rights through these instruments. The notification further clarifies that T. Rowe Price International Ltd holds 22131573 indirect voting rights, representing 4.966540% of the total voting rights.

This increase in stake by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. demonstrates a significant vote of confidence in Ascential PLC. It is important to note that this notification provides valuable insights into the changing ownership and voting rights within the company, which can be of interest to investors and stakeholders.