Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of its buyback program. On 14th August 2024, the company purchased 11,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 166.4000 GBp per share. Following the settlement and cancellation of these shares, Essentra will have 287,786,244 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, and the remaining figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. This information can be used by shareholders to determine if they are required to notify any changes in their interest in the company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The detailed and aggregated information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt LLP as part of the Buyback Programme is provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. The announcement is made in compliance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. The company's Company Secretary, Emma Reid, can be contacted for further inquiries at +44 (0)1908 359100.

The schedule of purchases includes 11,500 shares purchased at a transaction price of 166.4 GBp on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at 15:32:18. The company also provided information on the trading venues and the aggregated number of shares purchased at the volume-weighted average price per share. This transaction aligns with Essentra's buyback program and regulatory obligations, providing transparency to shareholders and the market.