Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd has disclosed a 1.03% interest in Ascential PLC's relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes 2,103,387 cash-settled derivatives. The disclosure was made on August 6, 2024. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for the disclosure is Henry Laing, and the telephone number is +44 (0)20 3826 4495.