FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 232,049 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 155.60 pence, with the highest price paid at 158.70 pence and the lowest at 152.90 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 127,884,189 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 622,810,826. 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 24 June 2024, is 622,810,826. 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, with the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each venue.

The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various external entities involved in the transaction. Additionally, it has included regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

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