Essentra PLC has disclosed the purchase of 5,000 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program announced in March 2023. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 171.800 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 171.800 GBp. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, which will leave 287,232,450 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 transaction details have been provided in accordance with regulatory requirements. For further information, the company secretary, Emma Reid, can be contacted.