Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 150,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 757.0515 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 903,733,190 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,851,832 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 898,881,358 voting rights in the company. This information can be used by shareholders to determine if they are required to notify 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 transactions include the number of shares purchased, transaction prices per share, time of transaction, and execution venue. The purchases were made at various prices ranging from 756.2p to 763.6p per share, with a significant number of shares being bought at different times throughout the day.
For any further inquiries, Auto Trader Group plc has provided contact information for their Company Secretary, Claire Baty, at 0345 111 0006.
This announcement is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation). The company has provided comprehensive details of the transactions, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.