FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 322,818 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 170.80 pence, with the highest price paid at 174.50 pence and the lowest at 169.40 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 96,463,370 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 654,231,645. 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 21 December 2023, is 654,231,645. 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 Investor Relations, Company Secretary, and PR contacts. Additionally, it has shared transaction details, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), a detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme has been provided, including the venue, weighted average price, and aggregated volume.

The announcement provides specific details of the individual transactions, including the transaction time, volume, price, and platform. This information is crucial for transparency and compliance with market regulations.

This announcement provides a comprehensive overview of FirstGroup PLC's recent purchase of its own shares, including the specific details of the transaction and the company's intentions regarding the purchased shares. It also includes important information for shareholders regarding voting rights and disclosure requirements.