FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 385,795 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 168.55 pence, with the highest price paid at 172.40 pence and the lowest at 167.30 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 120,496,756 Ordinary Shares in treasury out of a total of 630,198,259 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 29 May 2024, is 630,198,259. 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 Liberum Capital Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made on various venues with different weighted average prices and aggregated volumes. The company's contacts and regulatory information were also provided in the announcement.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases, including the prices paid and the company's intentions with 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.