Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 11,500 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 162.6000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 162.6000 GBp. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, leaving a total of 287,878,244 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 information, inquiries can be directed to Emma Reid, Company Secretary at Essentra PLC.