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 lowest and highest price paid per share was 170.700 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price paid per share also at 170.700 GBp. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares, leaving 287,398,450 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 accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further inquiries, Essentra plc can be contacted through Emma Reid, Company Secretary.