Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of 285,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 821.9504 pence per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 899,375,855 ordinary shares in issue and holds 4,501,828 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 894,874,027 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 price per share, time of transaction, and execution venue. The highest purchase price paid per share was 825.0000p, while the lowest purchase price paid per share was 818.4000p.

For any further information or inquiries, interested parties can contact Claire Baty, the 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 developments and financial activities of Auto Trader Group plc.