FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. On 18th March 2024, the company bought 70,505 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 175.30 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 109,936,190 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, at 640,758,825. 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 18th March 2024, is 640,758,825. 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 at different times and prices, with the highest price paid being 176.00 pence per share and the lowest being 173.60 pence per share.

The company has provided contact information for investor relations, company secretary, and various external contacts. Additionally, it has included details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback activities and its intentions with the purchased shares, offering insight into the company's treasury management and potential future actions with the acquired shares.