FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 337,466 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 161.20 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 162.40 pence and the lowest at 160.20 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 129,977,438 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 620,717,577 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 of 02 July 2024, is 620,717,577. 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, with the weighted average price ranging from 161.07 to 161.27 pence per share.

The company's contacts for investor relations, corporate communications, and public relations are also provided for further inquiries. The announcement also includes regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification of the transaction.

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 financial activities and its impact on the total number of shares and voting rights.