FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 404,613 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid for the shares was 153.86 pence, with the highest price paid at 155.90 pence and the lowest at 151.90 pence. Following the purchase, FirstGroup holds 125,925,771 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 624,769,244. 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 17 June 2024, is 624,769,244. 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, providing a comprehensive overview of the share purchase process.

For further information, contacts at FirstGroup, Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited are provided, along with transaction details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name, intermediary code, timezone, and currency.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase, offering insight into the company's treasury shares and voting rights.