Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 23,000 of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. The shares were bought on 21st March 2024 at a price ranging from 173.6000 GBp per share. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, resulting in a total of 286,972,036 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra after the cancellation. The announcement complies with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Emma Reid, the Company Secretary at Essentra plc.