FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 321,342 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 176.12 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 178.20 pence and the lowest at 176.12 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 112,132,596 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares at 638,562,419. 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 April 2024, is 638,562,419. 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 RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made through various platforms at different prices and volumes. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, PR, and the intermediary involved in the transaction.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), the company has provided detailed transaction information, including the venue, weighted average price per share, and aggregated volume. This information is essential for transparency and regulatory compliance.

Overall, the announcement provides a comprehensive overview of the share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.