Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 11,500 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. The shares were bought at a price range of 172.0000 GBp per share. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, which will leave 287,774,744 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The transaction details have been disclosed in compliance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6.

The company has provided a schedule of individual transactions, including the number of shares purchased, transaction price, market/systematic internalizer, time of transaction, and trade ID. This information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and has been made available for transparency and regulatory compliance.

Essentra's announcement of the transaction in its own shares is a standard practice that provides insight into the company's buyback program and its impact on the total number of shares and voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders and investors to assess their interests and comply with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. For further inquiries, the company has provided contact details for the Company Secretary, Emma Reid.