Essentra PLC has disclosed the purchase of its ordinary shares as part of the buyback program. On 23rd April 2024, the company acquired 11,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 171.6000 GBp per share from Peel Hunt LLP. Following the settlement and cancellation, Essentra will have 286,788,036 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 is crucial for 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. For further inquiries, Emma Reid, the Company Secretary of Essentra PLC, can be contacted at +44 (0)1908 359100.

The schedule of purchases includes 11,500 shares at a transaction price of 171.6000 GBp on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at 16:34:45. This transaction is in line with the company's buyback program and regulatory obligations.