Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, an exempt principal trader, has disclosed its dealings in Ascential plc's securities in accordance with Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code. The transactions were carried out on 16 August 2024 and involved both purchases and sales of Ascential plc's 1.7p ordinary shares. The highest price per unit paid for the sales was 5.7650 GBP, while the lowest price per unit received was 5.6908 GBP. On the other hand, the purchases were made at a highest price per unit of 5.8050 GBP and a lowest price per unit of 5.6963 GBP.

Additionally, the report includes details of cash-settled derivative transactions, such as increasing and reducing long and short positions, with various quantities and prices per unit. The report also confirms that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives between the exempt principal trader and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer.

This disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of the trading activities involving Ascential plc's securities by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, offering insights into the specific transactions, quantities, and prices involved in the dealings.