UBS Group AG, through its Investment Bank & Global Wealth Management, has notified Ascential PLC of an increase in its voting rights. As of May 15, 2024, UBS Group AG holds 6.319575% of voting rights, with 5.940755% attached to shares and 0.378820% through financial instruments. This marks a decrease from the previous notification, where UBS Group AG held 9.912893% of voting rights.

The increase in voting rights is attributed to UBS Group AG's holdings through its controlled undertakings, UBS AG and UBS Americas Holding LLC. UBS Group AG holds 5.920362% of voting rights directly and 6.299182% through financial instruments.

The financial instruments held by UBS Group AG include the right to recall of lent shares, with 1328006 voting rights (0.378820%) if the instrument is exercised or converted. The notification also outlines the chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and financial instruments are effectively held, starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities.

The notification does not include information regarding proxy voting or additional details. The completion date of the notification is May 17, 2024.