Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of 23,000 of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program announced in March 2023. The shares were purchased at a price ranging from 176.0000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 176.0000 GBp. The company intends to cancel the acquired shares, resulting in a total of 287,041,036 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 inquiries, Essentra plc can be contacted through Emma Reid, Company Secretary.