Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 65,000 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 161.4000 GBp per share. Following the settlement of the purchases and cancellation, Essentra will have 287,947,950 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue, excluding 5,039,265 ordinary shares held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares. The figure 287,947,950 will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further enquiries, please contact Essentra plc.