FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 271,465 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited as part of its share buyback programme. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 169.93 pence, with the highest price paid at 172.30 pence and the lowest at 168.90 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 102,832,411 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 647,862,604 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 02 February 2024, is 647,862,604. 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, contributing to the aggregate volume and weighted average price. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and PR, as well as details of the intermediary involved in the transaction.

The announcement complies with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) and includes the necessary regulatory classifications and codes. This information is crucial for shareholders and investors to understand the company's recent share transactions and the impact on voting rights and shareholding.