Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. On 25th April 2024, the company purchased 11,500 ordinary shares at a price ranging from 170.8000 GBp per share. Following the settlement of these purchases and their cancellation, Essentra will have 286,765,036 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares, which will then 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.

The schedule of purchases includes 11,500 shares purchased at a price of 170.8000 GBp per share on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at 14:35:41. This transaction is in line with the regulations and guidelines set forth by the relevant authorities.