BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its position in Ascential plc, representing 5.09% of the company's 1.7p ordinary shares. The disclosure, made on 13 August 2024, includes 10,403,389 relevant securities owned and/or controlled and 746,825 cash-settled derivatives. Additionally, BlackRock has engaged in transactions involving the purchase of Ascential plc's 1.7p ordinary shares, with 15,734 and 5,496 securities bought at GBP 5.6950 and GBP 5.7050 per unit, respectively.

The disclosure also indicates a reduction of short positions through cash-settled derivative transactions, involving 362 reference securities at GBP 5.7050 per unit. Furthermore, there have been stock-settled derivative transactions, including the transfer in and out of 1,827 and 1,928 1.7p ordinary shares, respectively.

The disclosure does not include any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. It is important to note that the information provided is in accordance with Rule 8 of the Takeover Code and has been disclosed to a Regulatory Information Service.