ESSENTRA PLC has announced the purchase of 23,000 of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. The shares were bought at a price ranging from 161.0000 GBp, with the volume-weighted average price also at 161.0000 GBp. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, leaving 287,775,950 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra. The announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further enquiries, please contact Essentra plc.