Essentra PLC has disclosed the acquisition of its ordinary shares from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program announced in March 2023. On April 2, 2024, the company purchased 11,500 ordinary shares at a price ranging from 179.8000 GBp per share. Following the settlement of these purchases and their cancellation, Essentra will have 286,937,536 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. The company intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares, and the remaining figure will 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. This disclosure is in compliance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Emma Reid, the Company Secretary at Essentra plc.