FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 149,022 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 175.20 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 176.20 pence and the lowest at 174.50 pence. Following this purchase, the company holds 112,281,618 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares at 638,413,397. 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 11 April 2024, is 638,413,397. 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 breakdown of the individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme includes the venue, weighted average price, and aggregated volume. The individual transactions detail the time, volume, price, and platform of each trade.

The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various firms involved in the transaction. The announcement also includes regulatory details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, and classification.

This transaction aligns with FirstGroup's share buyback programme announced in 2023 and provides transparency regarding the company's treasury shares and voting rights.