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 15 August 2024, indicates that there are no interests or short positions in the relevant securities of Ascential plc following the dealing. The form also details the purchases and sales of 29 securities of 1.7p ordinary shares, with the highest and lowest price per unit paid/received at 5.7100 GBP. The disclosure further states that there are no cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or other dealings. Additionally, there are no indemnity and other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure.

This disclosure provides a snapshot of Morgan Stanley Europe SE's position in Ascential plc and its recent dealings with the company's securities. It offers transparency regarding the exempt principal trader's activities and positions, in compliance with the regulatory requirements. The information presented in the disclosure is essential for stakeholders and investors to understand the trading activities and positions of Morgan Stanley Europe SE in relation to Ascential plc.