BNP Paribas SA has disclosed a 1.98% interest in Ascential Plc, representing 4,047,055 relevant securities owned and/or controlled. Additionally, they hold cash-settled derivatives of 0.14% and stock-settled derivatives of 0%. The disclosure also includes details of recent dealings, including purchases and sales of Ascential Plc's securities. BNP Paribas SA has reduced its long position through cash-settled derivative transactions. The disclosure further states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements in place.