FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 209,369 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 169.18 pence, with the highest price paid at 170.50 pence and the lowest at 167.90 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 103,041,780 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares at 647,653,235. 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 05 February 2024, is 647,653,235. 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 investor relations, company secretary, and PR contacts. Additionally, it has detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme.

The transaction details include the venue, weighted average price per share, and aggregated volume. It also provides a comprehensive breakdown of individual transactions, including the transaction time, volume, price, and platform. The information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

The announcement provides essential details about the share buyback program and the specific transactions made, offering transparency to shareholders and the public.