Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 165,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 687.8587 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 906,883,454 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,888,832 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 901,994,622 voting rights. These figures may 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 company's Company Secretary, Claire Baty, can be contacted for further inquiries at 0345 111 0006.

The individual transactions listed in the schedule provide a comprehensive breakdown of the shares purchased, their respective prices, and the timing and execution venue of each transaction. This information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

This announcement provides transparency regarding the company's buyback program and its impact on the total number of shares in issue and voting rights. It also demonstrates the company's commitment to providing detailed and accurate information to its shareholders and the public.