FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 347,079 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 170.79 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 173.00 pence and the lowest at 169.60 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 116,437,716 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 634,257,299 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 10 May 2024, is 634,257,299. 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 through various platforms at different times and prices, contributing to the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share.

The company has provided contact information for its Investor Relations, Company Secretary, as well as PR and intermediary contacts. Additionally, it has included details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, and intermediary code, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation).

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.