FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 265,583 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 170.96 pence, with the highest price paid at 172.70 pence and the lowest at 169.20 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 119,333,973 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 631,361,042. 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 23 May 2024, is 631,361,042. 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, with different volumes and prices. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and PR, as well as details such as LEI, ISIN, and intermediary information.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchases. It also outlines the company's intentions with the purchased shares and provides information for shareholders to consider regarding their voting rights and disclosure obligations.