FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 256,847 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 172.41 pence, with the highest price paid at 175.00 pence and the lowest at 170.60 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 99,094,932 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 651,600,083 shares in issue excluding treasury shares. The company initially intends to hold the purchased shares as treasury shares but may cancel them in due course.

The total number of voting rights in FirstGroup, excluding treasury shares as at 16 January 2024, is 651,600,083. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, FirstGroup under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The company provided contact information for its Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and PR contacts. Additionally, it detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme.

The transaction details include the venue, weighted average price per share, and aggregated volume. It also provides a comprehensive list of individual transactions, including the transaction time, volume, price, and platform. The information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

The announcement provides transparency and insight into FirstGroup's recent share buyback activities, offering a detailed breakdown of the purchases made and the company's intentions regarding the acquired shares.