FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 255,932 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 182.00 pence, with the highest price paid at 182.30 pence and the lowest at 181.40 pence. Following this purchase, the company now holds 110,880,572 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares at 639,814,443. 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 28 March 2024, is 639,814,443. 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 detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The transactions were carried out on various platforms, with different volumes and prices. The company has also provided contact information for investor relations and other relevant parties.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's recent share buyback activities, including the specific details of the purchases made and the company's intentions regarding the purchased shares. It also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by disclosing the total number of voting rights and providing a breakdown of individual trades made as part of the Programme.