JPMorgan Asset Management has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding Ascential plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 15 August 2024, reveals that JPMorgan Asset Management owns and/or controls 1.52% of the 1.7p ordinary shares of Ascential plc, amounting to 3,097,020 securities. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a purchase of 321 securities at a price of 5.7100 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. Furthermore, no supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

For further information, the contact person listed is Natasha Mondon, with a telephone number of 01202 325175. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.