Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, an exempt principal trader, has disclosed dealings in Ascential plc's securities. The dealings, undertaken on 1st August 2024, include both purchases and sales of Ascential plc's 1.7p ordinary shares. The highest price per unit paid for sales was 5.7126 GBP, while the lowest price per unit received was 5.7000 GBP. For purchases, the highest price per unit paid was 5.7155 GBP, and the lowest price per unit paid was 5.7000 GBP.

Additionally, the disclosure includes cash-settled derivative transactions, such as increasing and reducing long and short positions in Ascential plc's 1.7p ordinary shares. The transactions involve various quantities and prices per unit, reflecting the trader's activities related to these securities.

The disclosure does not include stock-settled derivative transactions or other dealings, such as subscribing for new securities. Furthermore, there are no details of indemnity or other dealing arrangements provided in the disclosure.

This Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) filing by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc provides a comprehensive overview of their recent dealings in Ascential plc's securities, offering insights into the trading activities related to the company's shares.