Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. On 15th July 2024, the company purchased 11,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 166.0000 GBp per share. Following the settlement and cancellation, Essentra will have 287,889,744 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, and the remaining figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra.

The announcement complies with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6 and Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. 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 the regulation. The company's contact for further inquiries is Emma Reid, the Company Secretary, reachable at +44 (0)1908 359100.

The schedule of purchases includes 11,500 shares at a transaction price of 166.0 GBp on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at 10:10:14. This transaction is in line with the company's buyback program announced on 29th March 2023. The announcement signifies Essentra's commitment to its buyback program and its strategy to manage its capital structure efficiently.