FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 215,177 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 172.10 pence, with the highest price paid at 174.10 pence and the lowest at 169.50 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 131,705,106 Ordinary Shares in treasury out of a total of 618,989,909 shares in issue. 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 11 July 2024, is 618,989,909. 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 executed on various platforms at different times and prices, with the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each venue.

For further information, the company has provided contact details for its Head of Investor Relations, Company Secretary, as well as contacts at Brunswick PR, Panmure Liberum, and RBC Europe Limited. The announcement also includes regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification of the transaction.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, including the prices, volumes, and intentions for the purchased shares. It also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by disclosing the relevant transaction details and contact information for further inquiries.