Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 170,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 688.2192 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 905,343,190 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,882,922 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 900,460,268 voting rights. This information 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 individual 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 692.4000p, while the lowest purchase price paid per share was 683.8000p.

For any further inquiries, interested parties can contact Claire Baty, the Company Secretary, 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 purchases made, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.