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 on 23 May 2024 at a volume-weighted average price of 183.8000 GBp per share. Following the settlement of the purchases and cancellation, Essentra will have 288,062,244 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares, and upon cancellation, the remaining figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra.

The announcement is in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. The detailed and aggregated information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt LLP as part of the Buyback Programme is provided in the schedule of purchases. The company's Company Secretary, Emma Reid, can be contacted for further inquiries.

This transaction demonstrates Essentra's commitment to its buyback program and its strategy to manage its capital structure efficiently. The company's decision to cancel the purchased ordinary shares indicates its confidence in its financial position and its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.