FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through Liberum Capital Limited as part of its share buyback program. The company bought 293,894 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 169.49 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 99,684,883 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 651,010,132 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 18 January 2024, is 651,010,132. 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 provided contact information for its Head of Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and various external contacts. Additionally, detailed transaction information was disclosed, 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, as well as a comprehensive list of individual transactions, including the transaction time, volume, price, and platform. The information provided aligns with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

FirstGroup PLC's announcement of the purchase of its own shares through Liberum Capital Limited is in line with its share buyback program. The company's decision to hold the purchased shares as treasury shares, with the possibility of cancellation in the future, reflects its strategic approach to managing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders. The detailed transaction information and contacts provided demonstrate the company's commitment to transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.