Strategic investment in Jumpshot Inc
(World News Science)

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATIONS 22 July 2019 Ascential plc Strategic investment in Jumpshot Inc London: Ascential plc(LSE: ASCL.L), the specialist, global information company, today announces that it has agreed to acquire an initial 35% ownership interest in Jumpshot Inc, the marketing analytics subsidiary of Avast plc, a leading global cybersecurity provider. Subject to certain conditions, and no sooner than January 2021, Ascential also has an option to take a majority ownership position in Jumpshot. Jumpshot specialises in marketing analytics, providing insights about broad online...