FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 294,361 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid was 168.44 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 170.20 pence and the lowest at 166.10 pence. Following this purchase, the company now holds 100,283,351 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 650,411,664 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 22 January 2024, is 650,411,664. 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 has provided contact information for its Head of Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and various PR and intermediary contacts. Additionally, a detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme is provided, including the venue, weighted average price, and aggregated volume of shares traded.

This announcement provides transparency into FirstGroup's recent share buyback activities, including the specific details of the purchases made, the total number of shares held in treasury, and the voting rights associated with the shares. It also offers insight into the company's intentions regarding the purchased shares and provides the necessary information for shareholders to determine their obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.