FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 268,672 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 169.58 pence, with the highest price paid at 173.70 pence and the lowest at 168.60 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 101,170,369 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 649,524,646. 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 25 January 2024, is 649,524,646. 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 has provided contact information for its Head of Investor Relations, Company Secretary, as well as contacts at Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited. Additionally, detailed transaction information has been 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 issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, currency, and aggregate information. Furthermore, individual transactions with transaction time, volume, price, and platform have been outlined, providing a comprehensive breakdown of the share purchases made.

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 treasury shares and voting rights.