M&G Plc, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 4.92% interest in Ascential Plc, representing 10,044,152 relevant securities. The disclosure, made on 24 July 2024, includes the purchase of 1,135,745 securities at a price of £5.6350 per unit. The disclosure also indicates no indemnity or other dealing arrangements and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Hannah Azlin, reachable at 020 8162 0906.