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Ticker · ASCL ISIN · GB00BQFH6320 LEI · 213800VDXQDA7KD2IQ21 IL Administrative and support service activities
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Filings indexed 568 across all filing types
Latest filing 2021-03-01 Report Publication Anno…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL ASCL

About Ascential PLC

https://www.ascential.com/

Ascential is a specialist events, intelligence, and advisory services company, now operating as part of Informa PLC's Informa Festivals division. The company organizes large-scale business-to-business events and provides critical information and advisory services. Its portfolio includes world-renowned brands such as Cannes Lions, the international festival of creativity for the marketing and communications industry, and Money20/20, a leading global FinTech event. It also operates WARC, a service providing evidence and insights for marketing effectiveness, and LIONS, which offers advisory and intelligence services. The brands primarily serve professionals across key industry verticals including Marketing, FinTech, Cyber Security, Gaming, and Technology, helping them navigate industry trends and achieve business growth.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Notice of Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (2504 characters) and explicitly states that the company 'will announce results for the year ended 31 December 2020 on Monday 15 March 2021.' It does not contain the actual results or the full report. Instead, it serves as a notification about the future release date of the results and includes details about a management presentation/webcast. According to Rule 2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), a short announcement regarding the timing or publication of a report points towards a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Since this is a specific announcement about the publication schedule of financial results, RPA is the most precise fit, as it announces the upcoming release of a report (the results). The RNS Number (6819Q) confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but RPA is more specific to the content type (announcing a report release).
2021-03-01 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is clearly identified as an 'RNS Number' filing from 'Ascential PLC' dated '17 February 2021'. The form title is 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification. The code for this category is MRQ.
2021-02-17 English
DeHavilland sale concludes £257.9m BEP disposal
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is clearly identified as an 'RNS Number' announcement from 'Ascential PLC' dated '12 February 2021'. The content details the conclusion of a strategic disposal (the sale of DeHavilland, completing the BEP segment disposal) and mentions the total consideration (£257.9m). This is a corporate action announcement released via the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS). Since it is a general regulatory announcement that doesn't fit the specific categories like M&A (TAR) or Capital Change (CAP), and it is a formal release via RNS, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length (4532 chars) is substantial enough to be the announcement itself, not just a pointer to a report.
2021-02-12 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains fields related to 'RNS Number', 'Identity of the issuer', 'Reason for the notification' (specifically marking 'An acquisition or disposal of voting rights'), and details about the shareholder (BlackRock, Inc.) and the resulting percentage of voting rights (5.01% direct, 0.77% indirect). This standardized format, referencing regulatory rules (DTR5), is characteristic of a mandatory disclosure filing in the UK regarding significant changes in share ownership. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification.
2021-01-28 English
Sale of Groundsure for £170m
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states, 'This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details a significant corporate transaction (Sale of Groundsure for £170m), which is a material event requiring immediate public disclosure. While it contains financial details, its primary function is a regulatory announcement of a major event, not a comprehensive report (like 10-K or IR) or a dedicated M&A document (TAR). Since it is a general regulatory announcement distributed via the RNS system that doesn't fit a more specific category like DIV, DIRS, or CAP, the most appropriate classification is the general Regulatory Filings category (RNS). The document length is short (4574 chars) and functions as an announcement.
2021-01-20 English
Block listing Interim Review
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN' and is distributed via 'RNS Number : 6609K'. It details the balance of unallotted securities under two specific share plans (Executive Performance Share Plan and Employee Savings Related Share Option Plans) for the period from July 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. This type of filing, which reports on the status of securities reserved for employee share schemes, is a specific regulatory disclosure. While it relates to capital/shares, the structure and the 'RNS' distribution strongly suggest a general regulatory announcement. Since there is no specific code for a 'Block Listing Return', and it is a formal regulatory filing distributed via RNS, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is not a standard 10-K, ER, or CAP filing, but rather a required disclosure to the exchange.
2021-01-05 English

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