FirstGroup PLC has disclosed the purchase of its ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. On 24th July 2024, the company acquired 238,965 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 172.60 pence per share. Following this transaction, FirstGroup holds 133,912,505 ordinary shares in treasury, with the total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, at 616,782,510. 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 of 24th July 2024, is 616,782,510. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations to 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, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme, have been provided. The trades were executed on various platforms at different times and prices, contributing to the aggregate volume of shares purchased.

The company has also listed contacts for investor relations, company secretary, corporate communications, and PR, along with the intermediary involved in the transaction. Additionally, regulatory information such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification has been included in the announcement.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's recent share buyback activity, offering insight into the company's treasury share holdings and the total number of voting rights. It also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by disclosing transaction details and relevant contacts for further inquiries.