BNP Paribas SA has disclosed its position and dealings with Ascential plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of 14th August 2024, BNP Paribas SA holds 2.25% of the relevant securities of Ascential plc, with 4,587,382 securities owned and/or controlled. Additionally, they have cash-settled derivatives and have engaged in various transactions involving the purchase and sale of Ascential plc's securities.

The disclosed dealings include purchases and sales of Ascential plc's securities, with varying quantities and prices per unit. BNP Paribas SA has also engaged in cash-settled derivative transactions, including opening and closing positions, as well as increasing and reducing long positions. Furthermore, they have not entered into any indemnity or option arrangements related to relevant securities.

This disclosure provides insight into BNP Paribas SA's significant holdings and recent dealings with Ascential plc's securities, offering transparency in line with regulatory requirements.