M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a 5.48% interest in Ascential PLC. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that M&G PLC owns and/or controls 11,179,897 relevant securities of Ascential PLC. The disclosure was made on 23 July 2024. The form also states that there have been no dealings, indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure.