Essentra PLC has disclosed the purchase of its ordinary shares as part of the buyback program announced in March 2023. On March 20, 2024, the company acquired 23,000 ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP. The lowest and highest price paid per share was 170.4000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 170.4000 GBp. Following the settlement of these purchases and their cancellation, Essentra will have 286,995,036 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares, which will then represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra.

The announcement also includes detailed and aggregated information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt LLP as part of the Buyback Programme. The disclosure is in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. The company's trading venues and the volume-weighted average price paid per share are also provided in the announcement. For further inquiries, Emma Reid, the Company Secretary, can be contacted at +44 (0)1908 359100.

In summary, Essentra PLC's recent purchase of its own shares is part of the buyback program, and the company intends to cancel these shares, affecting the total number of voting rights. The announcement provides detailed information on the purchases and is in compliance with the necessary regulations.