FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 239,659 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through RBC Europe Limited. The weighted average price paid was 159.40 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 161.00 pence and the lowest at 156.70 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 107,124,746 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares being 643,570,269. 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 29 February 2024, is 643,570,269. 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, with the weighted average price ranging from 159.06 to 159.95 pence per share. The individual transactions were carried out at different times and volumes, with prices varying across different platforms.

The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and various firms involved in the transaction. Additionally, it has included specific details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, and currency, in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

FirstGroup PLC's announcement provides a comprehensive overview of the share buyback program, including specific details of the recent share purchase, the company's intentions with the purchased shares, and the breakdown of individual trades made as part of the Programme.