BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 5.04% interest in Ascential plc, representing 10,275,672 ordinary shares. Additionally, they hold a 0.43% short position through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 895,870 shares. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, such as the purchase of 15,776 ordinary shares at a price of GBP 5.6600 per unit and the increase of short positions through cash-settled derivative transactions. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The disclosure was made on 26 July 2024.