Essentra PLC has disclosed the purchase of its ordinary shares as part of the buyback program. On 13th February 2024, the company acquired 23,000 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP. The lowest and highest price paid per share was 168.0000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 168.0000 GBp. Following the settlement and cancellation, Essentra will have 287,490,450 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, which will then represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The announcement complies 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 accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. The schedule of purchases includes the number of shares purchased, transaction price, market/systematic internalizer, time of transaction, and trade ID. The company's contact for further inquiries is Emma Reid, the Company Secretary, reachable at +44 (0)1908 359100.

This announcement provides transparency and compliance with regulations, ensuring that shareholders are informed about the company's actions and the impact on voting rights.