FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 304,107 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 166.64 pence, with the highest price paid at 170.70 pence and the lowest at 165.10 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 99,988,990 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 650,706,025 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 19 January 2024, is 650,706,025. 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 provided, 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. The individual transactions list the time, volume, price, and platform for each trade. This information is in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

The announcement provides transparency regarding the company's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases, offering insight into FirstGroup's financial activities and its impact on the company's shareholding structure.