BlackRock Group, on August 9, 2024, disclosed a Form 8.3 regarding Ascential plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure revealed that BlackRock, Inc. owns and/or controls 10,382,655 relevant securities of Ascential plc, representing 5.09% of the total, with no short positions. Additionally, they have 833,797 cash-settled derivatives, amounting to 0.40% of the total. The disclosure also included details of recent dealings, including the purchase of 1,461 1.7p ordinary shares at GBP 5.6800 per unit and reducing a short position in cash-settled derivative transactions.

The disclosure further stated that there are no indemnity and other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The form also confirmed that no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) was attached. The contact person for the disclosure is Jana Blumenstein, with a telephone number of +44 20 7743 3650. The disclosure was made in accordance with the Code's disclosure requirements and can be viewed on the Panel's website.