Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 197,935 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 824.6891 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 902,166,255 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,802,026 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 897,364,229 voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders to determine if they are required to notify any changes in their interest in the company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The detailed schedule of purchases made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the company as part of the buyback program has been provided. The schedule includes the number of shares purchased, transaction prices per share, time of transaction, and the execution venue. This level of transparency is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).
For any further information, the company has provided contact details for Auto Trader Group plc's Company Secretary, Claire Baty, at 0345 111 0006. This announcement provides a clear insight into the company's recent share transactions and ensures transparency for its shareholders and the market.