Auto Trader Group plc has announced the purchase of its own shares through Deutsche Numis. The company bought 227,000 ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 731.6905p per share. Following this transaction, the company now has 911,599,056 ordinary shares in issue and holds 5,254,966 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 906,344,090 voting rights. This information is crucial for 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 Deutsche Numis on behalf of the company as part of the buyback program has been provided. The schedule includes the number of ordinary shares purchased, transaction prices, and the time of transactions on the trading venue. This information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).
For any further inquiries, interested parties can contact Claire Baty, the Company Secretary, at 0345 111 0006. This announcement provides transparency about the company's recent share transactions and ensures compliance with relevant regulations.