The Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) disclosure by Numis Securities Limited on August 7, 2024, pertains to their dealings in Ascential plc's securities. Numis Securities Limited, acting as an exempt principal trader, disclosed the details of their dealings in Ascential plc's 1.7p ordinary shares. The transactions involved the sale of 98,804 securities at prices ranging from 567.0000 GBX to 570.0000 GBX per unit on August 6, 2024.

The disclosure also confirmed that Numis Securities Limited did not have any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives with any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8 of the Takeover Code and was directed to a Regulatory Information Service.

For further information or consultation regarding the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit can be contacted at +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The contact person for this disclosure is Hiten Patel, reachable at +44 121 615 7165.

This disclosure provides insight into the recent dealings in Ascential plc's securities by Numis Securities Limited, shedding light on the trading activity and transactions involving the company's shares.