The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Ascential plc

On September 2, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. made a public opening position disclosure in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This disclosure pertains to relevant securities representing 1% or more of Ascential plc.

The Vanguard Group reported owning 10,542,726 ordinary shares of 1.7p each, representing a 5.17% interest in Ascential plc as of August 30, 2024. This position includes both direct holdings and those held through nominees or vehicle companies.

Additionally, The Vanguard Group disclosed a recent purchase of 1,600 ordinary shares of Ascential at a price of 5.71 GBP per share.

No other agreements, arrangements, or understandings regarding derivatives or options were reported. The supplemental Form 8, detailing open positions, was not attached to this disclosure.