FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 530,000 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 154.87 pence, with the highest price paid at 156.50 pence and the lowest at 153.70 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 126,790,257 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 623,904,758. 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 19 June 2024, is 623,904,758. 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, with the weighted average price ranging from 154.71 to 155.01 pence per share. The individual transactions were carried out at different volumes and prices, reflecting the details of the share purchase.

The company has provided contact information for its Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and various external contacts. Additionally, it has included regulatory details such as the LEI, ISIN, and classification of the transaction in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, offering insight into the company's treasury shares and voting rights.