Essentra PLC has disclosed the purchase of 23,000 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program announced in March 2023. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 176.9000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 176.9000 GBp. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, resulting in a total of 287,064,036 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The announcement complies with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further information, inquiries can be directed to Emma Reid, Company Secretary at Essentra plc.