Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares as part of the buyback program. On 21st August 2024, the company bought 11,500 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP. The purchase price per share ranged from 174.0000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 174.0000 GBp. Following the settlement and cancellation, Essentra will have 287,763,244 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.

The announcement complies with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. 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 company has also listed the trading venues and the volume-weighted average price paid per share, along with the aggregated number of shares purchased.

For further inquiries, Emma Reid, the Company Secretary of Essentra PLC, can be contacted at +44 (0)1908 359100. The schedule of purchases, including individual transactions, shows that 11,500 shares were purchased at a transaction price of 174.0 GBp on the XLON market at 09:35:11.

This transaction reflects Essentra's commitment to its buyback program and its strategy to manage its capital structure efficiently.