The Vanguard Group Discloses Positions in Ascential plc

On August 12, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. filed a Form 8.3 regarding its interests in Ascential plc. This disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates that any entity with more than 1% stake in relevant securities must reveal their position.

Vanguard reported owning and/or controlling 10,539,518 ordinary shares of Ascential plc, representing a 5.17% stake. This filing includes both the interests and short positions of Vanguard but indicates no current cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions.

On August 9, 2024, Vanguard conducted transactions involving Ascential’s 1.7p ordinary shares, purchasing 1,110 shares at £5.67 each and selling 1,680 shares at the same price. No other derivatives or agreements were reported, and no dealings or arrangements regarding future acquisitions or voting rights were disclosed.

The disclosure forms part of ensuring transparency in the context of any potential takeovers or offers involving Ascential plc. No supplementary information on open positions was appended to this report.