FirstGroup plc has announced the purchase of 251,069 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 171.80 pence, with the highest price paid at 172.90 pence and the lowest at 169.60 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 134,554,819 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares being 616,140,196. 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 29 July 2024, is 616,140,196. 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, corporate communications, PR, and RBC Europe Limited. Additionally, it has included transaction details such as issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, and currency, in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

This announcement provides a comprehensive overview of FirstGroup's recent share buyback activity, including specific details of the shares purchased, the intended treatment of the shares, and the total number of voting rights. It also includes detailed transaction information and contact details for further inquiries.