FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 580,343 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 160.09 pence, with the highest price paid at 164.90 pence and the lowest at 158.00 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 124,537,652 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 626,157,363. 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 12 June 2024, is 626,157,363. 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 Liberum Capital Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made through various platforms at different times and prices, providing a comprehensive overview of the share purchase process.

For further information, contacts at FirstGroup, Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited are provided, along with transaction details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification. This announcement aligns with the Market Abuse Regulation, providing transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.