The Form 8.3 disclosure released on 25th July 2024 by FMR LLC and/or its subsidiaries, as well as FIL Limited and/or its subsidiaries, reveals their interests and short positions in ASCENTIAL PLC. The disclosure indicates that they own and/or control 6.44% of the 1.7p ordinary shares of ASCENTIAL PLC, amounting to 13,122,221 securities. Additionally, the disclosure details the sale of 1.7p ordinary shares, with 893,862 securities sold at 5.65 GBP/Share and 550,000 securities sold at 5.64 GBP/Share.

The disclosure does not include any cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or other dealings. Furthermore, there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives disclosed in the Form 8.3.

The disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of the positions and dealings of FMR LLC and FIL Limited in relation to ASCENTIAL PLC, in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. It offers valuable insights into the ownership and control of relevant securities, as well as the recent sale of 1.7p ordinary shares. The disclosure also emphasizes the absence of any additional agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives.