The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding Ascential plc. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, provides key information about the interests and short positions held by The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Ascential plc's relevant securities. As of the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure, The Vanguard Group, Inc. owned and/or controlled 10,515,445 relevant securities, representing 5.16% of the total. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a purchase of 67,541 1.7p ordinary shares at a price of 5.67 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also indicates that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives to be included. Furthermore, no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for the disclosure is Shawn Acker, with a provided telephone number for further inquiries.

This Form 8.3 disclosure by The Vanguard Group, Inc. provides a comprehensive overview of its positions and dealings in Ascential plc's relevant securities, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code.