Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 180,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 681.3637 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 905,863,190 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,882,922 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 900,980,268 voting rights in the company. These figures may be used by shareholders to determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Auto Trader Group plc 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 highest purchase price paid per share was 684.8000p, while the lowest purchase price paid per share was 677.4000p.

For any further information, inquiries can be directed to Claire Baty, Company Secretary, at 0345 111 0006.

The company's announcement is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation). This information is essential for shareholders and investors to understand the recent buyback activity and its impact on the company's shareholding structure.