Morgan Stanley Europe SE has released a Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure related to Ascential plc. The disclosure, dated 26 July 2024, includes key information such as the exempt principal trader's name, the offeror/offeree's name, and the party to the offer with which the exempt principal trader is connected, which is Informa plc.

The disclosure outlines the positions of the exempt principal trader, indicating interests and short positions in the relevant securities of Ascential plc following the dealing. It also details any rights to subscribe for new securities. The dealings section of the disclosure includes information on purchases and sales of 1.7p ordinary shares, specifying the total number of securities, highest price per unit paid/received, and lowest price per unit paid/received.

Furthermore, the disclosure states that there are no indemnity and other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. It also confirms that no supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The disclosure is in compliance with Rule 8 of the Takeover Code and has been made to a Regulatory Information Service. For any further consultation regarding the Code's disclosure requirements, the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for assistance.

Date of disclosure: 29 July 2024
Contact name: Craig Horsley
Telephone number: +44 141 245-7736