Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 15,000 of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. The shares were bought at a price ranging from 161.2000 GBp, with the intention to cancel the purchased shares. Following the settlement and cancellation, Essentra will have 287,844,950 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The company has provided detailed and aggregated information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt LLP as part of the Buyback Programme. This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6.