Essentra PLC has announced the purchase of 11,500 of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each from Peel Hunt LLP as part of the buyback program. The shares were bought on 13th May 2024 at a volume-weighted average price of 186.2000 GBp per share. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, resulting in a total of 288,096,744 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury. This figure will represent the total number of voting rights in Essentra after the cancellation.

The announcement is in compliance with the requirements of Listing Rule 12.4.6 and Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. The detailed and aggregated information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt LLP as part of the Buyback Programme is provided in the schedule of purchases. For further inquiries, Emma Reid, Company Secretary of Essentra plc, can be contacted at +44 (0)1908 359100.

The transaction took place on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) at a price of 186.2000 GBp per share at 16:34:04. This announcement provides transparency and clarity regarding the company's buyback program and the subsequent cancellation of the purchased shares.