Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. On May 30, 2024, the company purchased 11,500 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 165.0000 GBp to 165.3000 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 165.2465 GBp per share. Following the settlement and cancellation of these purchases, Essentra will have 288,039,244 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. This information can be used by shareholders to determine if they are required to notify any changes in their interest in the company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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 announcement is made in compliance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further inquiries, Emma Reid, the Company Secretary of Essentra PLC, can be contacted at +44 (0)1908 359100.

The schedule of purchases includes individual transactions, with 2050 shares purchased at 165.0 GBp and 9450 shares purchased at 165.3 GBp, both on the XLON market. This transaction is in line with the company's buyback program and regulatory obligations, providing transparency to shareholders and the market.