FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 321,717 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 167.00 pence, with the highest price paid at 167.50 pence and the lowest at 166.00 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 131,295,710 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 619,399,305. 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 09 July 2024, is 619,399,305. 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 transaction details include the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made through various platforms at different times and prices, with the aggregate information showing the weighted average price and aggregated volume for each venue. The company's contacts and transaction details are also provided in the announcement.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program, the number of shares purchased, the prices paid, and the company's intentions with the purchased shares. It also includes the necessary information for shareholders to understand the impact of these transactions on their voting rights and their obligations under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.