FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 466,796 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited as part of its share buyback program. The weighted average price paid was 166.40 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 168.60 pence and the lowest at 163.20 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 114,800,683 Ordinary Shares in treasury, out of a total of 635,894,332 shares in issue excluding treasury shares. 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 30 April 2024, is 635,894,332. 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 times and prices, with the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share detailed for each venue. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various other entities involved in the transaction.

This announcement provides a comprehensive overview of FirstGroup's recent share buyback activity, including the specific details of the shares purchased, the company's intentions regarding these shares, and the breakdown of individual trades made as part of the Programme.