FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 291,959 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 173.98 pence, with the highest price paid at 175.00 pence and the lowest at 172.90 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 98,838,085 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 651,856,930 shares in issue. 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 15 January 2024, is 651,856,930. 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. The transaction details, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme, have been outlined in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

The detailed breakdown includes the venue, weighted average price, and aggregated volume of shares purchased, as well as individual transactions with their respective volumes, prices, and platforms. This information provides transparency and compliance with market regulations.