The Vanguard Group Discloses Interests in Ascential plc

On August 9, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. revealed its open position in Ascential plc through a Form 8.3 disclosure, as mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This disclosure is necessary for anyone holding an interest of 1% or more in the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree company.

According to the disclosure, The Vanguard Group holds a total of 10,540,088 ordinary shares of Ascential plc, representing 5.17% of the company's shares. The disclosure is based on the positions as of August 8, 2024.

Recent transactions noted in the disclosure include the purchase of 20,800 shares at £5.67 per share and the sale of 4,144 shares at £5.69 per share. No agreements or understandings beyond these transactions were reported.

The disclosure does not attach a Supplemental Form 8 for open positions, indicating there were no additional positions requiring separate reporting.