Ascential PLC has received a notification of major holdings from JPMorgan Chase & Co. The reason for notification is an acquisition or disposal of voting rights, with the threshold being crossed on 22nd March 2024. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holds 7.431596% of voting rights in Ascential PLC, with 6.637011% attached to shares and 0.794585% through financial instruments.
The financial instruments held by J.P. Morgan Securities plc include various cash-settled equity swaps with expiration dates ranging from 2024 to 2031. The notification also provides information on the chain of controlled undertakings, detailing the entities through which the voting rights and financial instruments are effectively held, starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities.
The ultimate controlling person is JPMorgan Chase & Co., which holds voting rights through J.P. Morgan Securities plc and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. The notification also includes additional information on the chain of controlled undertakings, outlining the various entities under JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The completion date of the notification is 26th March 2024. This notification provides transparency regarding the significant holdings and voting rights in Ascential PLC, offering insights into the company's ownership structure and potential influence from major shareholders.